Rose was born in Melbourne on 17 October 1938. Her mother, Molly, was in her late 30s, and her father, Jack, was in his 40s when she was born. Rose believes she was named after the song Rose Marie, I Love You, which featured in the 1936 movie of the same name starring Jeanette McDonald and Nelson Eddy. Her mother was a big fan of Jeanette and Eddy, and the song held a special place in her heart.
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