She was an outstanding Polish singer. She died in poverty and filth. Few knew what her real name was

Who was Czesława Gospodarek?

Czesława Gospodarek, née Cie¶lak, was born on June 10, 1938 in Heusy, Belgium. At the age of 8 she moved to Poland. Although she started practicing singing as a teenager, it was not too late for her to become a star of the world stage. At the insistence of the composer, Władysław Szpilman, she adopted an artistic pseudonym, as her first and last name could cause problems with pronunciation. Her vocal abilities allowed her to achieve operatic successes, but she gave them up for the stage. She performed not only in Poland, but also around the world. She could be seen on stage together with Frank Sinatra, and Patrick Valette, consultant of the house of Dior, took care of her appearance. She loved this life. She loved her audience, and they reciprocated. She wanted to sing until the end of her days. In her career, she received numerous awards, in February 2011 she celebrated the benefit of the 50th anniversary of artistic activity. Unfortunately, she spent the last years of her life sewn up in her home, with animals, in misery and poverty. She died in December 2011, and the cause of her death is still unexplained.

The origin of the name Czesław

It is a name of Old Slavonic origin. It is the female equivalent of the name Czesław. It comes from the combination of two words: honor and glory. Therefore, the name Czesław translates as “a person who expects fame” or “honorable”.

What is Czesława like?

Whatever Czesława would do, she would always manage. No matter if it’s about home, children or technical and “typically male” matters. Although she is sensitive, she has a very strong character. Extremely gentle and composed, it’s hard to get her out of balance. It has a kind of nobility in it. Her disadvantage is excessive trust and credulity, which is sometimes used against her. Czesława always, regardless of the situation, does not complain, does not whine, does not complain. Always trying to find a reason to smile. Always kind to everyone. He likes when everything happens in a certain order, he does not like spontaneous changes. She is perfect as a housewife. Both family members and guests always feel well taken care of by her. He can do anything for his family and friends.

Name day: June 12, July 20

Diminutives: Czecha, Czechna, Czesia, Czeszka, Czesik, Czesiunia, Czesiulka, Czesiula, Czesiuńka, Cześka, Sławcia, Sławeczka, Sławka, Sławunia, Sławusia

Famous namesakes:

• Teresa Czesława Banaś – Polish biochemist
• Czeslawa Celińska – Polish actress
• Czesława Christowa (née Filipiuk) – Polish economist, professor at the Maritime University of Szczecin and the Szczecin University of Technology and the Koszalin University of Technology, senator
• Czesława Maria Gospodarek (née Cieślak) – Polish singer
• Czesława Kościańska – Polish rower, Olympic silver medalist from Moscow
• Czesława Noworyta – Polish table tennis player, medalist of the European Championships
• Czesława Oknińska – friend of SI Witkiewicz (Witkacy), committed suicide together with the writer in 1939
• Czesława Pilarska – Polish chess player and economist
• Czesława Stopka – Polish skier, Olympian from Innsbruck 1964

Source: viva.pl