Rose Diamond: Where Is Neil Diamond’s Mother Now?

Rose Diamond is the mother of Neil Leslie Diamond. Rose’s son Neil is a singer-songwriter and actor whose impact on the entertainment industry cannot be overlooked. He is one of the best-selling musicians of all time. He is known for hits such as “Cracklin’ Rosie”, “Song Sung Blue”, “Longfellow Serenade”, “I’ve Been This Way Before”, and “If You Know What I Mean”.

Rose Diamond: Bio Summary

Who Was Neil Diamond’s Mother, Rose Diamond?

Rose Diamond (née Rapoport) was welcomed into the world on September 01, 1918, in New York, New York, United States. Her father was called Abraham Rapoport and her mother was called Mollie Rapoport. Her parents were Russian Jewish immigrants. She was the sister of Rubin Rapoport, Julius Rapoport, and Rosa Rapoport.

Rose met and married Akiva Diamond also known as Akeeba “Kieve” Diamond (1917–1985). Her husband was a dry goods merchant. How Rose met Akiva is unknown. They have not provided details regarding their dating history but it is assumed that they dated for a while before getting married. Rose and Akiva had Neil Leslie Diamond on January 24, 1941, in New York City, U.S.

They had another son Harvey Diamond in 1943. Neil and his younger brother Harvey reportedly lived with their grandparents during their early childhood. Rose and her family spent years in Cheyenne, Wyoming, where her husband Akiva was stationed in the army. Akiva entered the army in 1944 and Rose alongside their sons Neil and Harvey accompanied him to Cheyenne, Wyo., where he was stationed.

Rose and her family also lived in Brooklyn. Rose was often seen dancing with her husband at Roseland and the Paladium in New York. She and her husband had great love for dancing. She remained married to her husband until he passed away. Her son Neil Diamond is among the most accomplished singer-songwriters in the music industry. He has sold over 130 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling musicians of all time.

Happy 100th Birthday to my beautiful Mom. I love you! pic.twitter.com/DL0CsUPXFZ

— Neil Diamond (@NeilDiamond) September 1, 2018

Neil Diamond is known for songs including “Sweet Caroline”, “Cherry, Cherry”, and “Solitary Man”. He had his first success as a songwriter with “Sunday and Me”. He had said of songwriting: “I never really chose songwriting. It just absorbed me and became more and more important in my life.” His other successful songwriting credits include “I’m a Believer”, and “A Little Bit Me, a Little Bit You”.

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Neil Diamond has had ten No. 1 singles on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and Adult Contemporary charts: “Cracklin’ Rosie”, “Song Sung Blue”, “Longfellow Serenade”, “I’ve Been This Way Before”, “If You Know What I Mean”, “Desirée”, “You Don’t Bring Me Flowers”, “America”, “Yesterday’s Songs”, and “Heartlight”. He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1984 and into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2011.

Rose Diamond’s son received the Sammy Cahn Lifetime Achievement Award in 2000. Neil Diamond was an honoree at the Kennedy Center Honors, and he received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. He has also acted in films. He was in an episode of the television series Mannix. He appeared in the film The Jazz Singer as Yussel Rabinovitch/Jess Robin.

Neil Diamond made appearances as himself in Lost & Found, Saving Silverman, and Keeping Up with the Steins. He appeared as himself in The Graham Norton Show, CBS This Morning, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Today, The Late Late Show with James Corden, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Neil Diamond has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. He announced that he would be retiring from touring following the diagnosis. He made it known that he wasn’t ready to accept his diagnosis for about a year or two. “When the doctor told me what it was, I was just not ready to accept it,” he said. “I said, ‘Oh, OK, I’ll see you whenever you want to see me, but I have work to do, so I’ll see you later.’”

“I think this has just been in the last few weeks. But somehow, a calm has moved in and the hurricane of my life and things have gotten very quiet. And I like it. I find that I like myself better. I’m easier on people. I’m easier on myself and the beat goes on and it will go on long after I’m gone.”

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“I wept when it was all done/ For being done too soon.” I miss you already, Mom. Rose Diamond 1918 – 2019 pic.twitter.com/wy3e3qVj9q

— Neil Diamond (@NeilDiamond) February 15, 2019

Where Is Neil Diamond’s Mother Now?

Rose Diamond passed away on February 09, 2019, at age 100, in West Hills, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States. Rose died from a stroke. She is survived by her sons Neil Diamond and Harvey Diamond, grandchildren, and several other relatives. Thanks to Neil, Rose became the grandmother of four. Her grandchildren are Jesse Diamond, Marjorie Diamond, Elyn Diamond, and Micah Diamond.