Tragedy at a Young Age
Besides her sisters, Davies also had an older brother named Charles. Unfortunately, he passed away when she was very young. In 1906, Charles drowned, and it was a devastating loss for the family. He was only 15 years old, and the sisters made a heartbreaking tribute to him years later.
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Davies’ sister Reine named one of her sons Charles in honor of her brother. Davies later admitted that Charles was her favorite nephew, and she enjoyed spending time with her sister’s children. Family was always important to her, and she cherished the moments she had with them even when she became a big star.