Famous figures from Dorchester

Kay Hanley The former 'Letters to Cleo' frontwoman was born and raised in Dorchester. Hanley grew up across the street from the Wahlberg clan. She recently was able to catch up with Donnie Wahlberg. 'Coming from the neighborhood that we did, we share an immense gratitude for the things we’ve accomplished in our lives,' she said. These days, she's a backup singer for Miley Cyrus.
Robert E. Klein for Boston Globe
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Kay Hanley

The former "Letters to Cleo" frontwoman was born and raised in Dorchester.

Hanley grew up across the street from the Wahlberg clan. She recently was able to catch up with Donnie Wahlberg.

"Coming from the neighborhood that we did, we share an immense gratitude for the things we’ve accomplished in our lives," she said.

These days, she's a backup singer for Miley Cyrus.