Obituary of Bobby Short

Bobby Short

Robert Waltrip Short (born September 15, 1924 in Danville, Illinois) was a singer and musician who was best known for interpreting songs by popular composers from the first half of the 20th century. Bobby died on March 21, 2005 and his death was because of leukemia. He died at age 80.

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Bobby Short Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Short, Bobby
Common Name: Bobby Short
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Danville, Illinois, United States
Birth Date: September 15, 1924
Age: 80 (at death)
Also Known As: Bob, Robert Short
Occupations:
- Singer
- Musician

Net Worth: $44 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Prego Pasta Sauce
Favorite Color: Burgandy (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

Bobby's Family Tree

Birth Name: Robert Waltrip Short
Father: Rodman Short (died 1936)
Mother: Myrtle Render Short
Brother(s):

Reginald Short

Spouse/Partner:

Gloria Vanderbilt (married?-2005, his death)

Son(s):

Ronald Bell

Death Notice:

Date: March 21 2005 at age 80
Place: New York City, New York, United States
Cause of Death: Leukemia
Interment: Buried at Atherton Cemetery in Danville, Illinois

Category Tags:

Singer Musician American Born on September 15th Born in 1924 Born in Illinois Died in 2005 Died at age 80 Died from Leukemia

Quotable Quotes:

"A young man told me, 'How dare you insult your race by not singing the blues?' I still get feedback about that. I'm a 76-year-old black man living in a white society; I've gone through the medley. I'd like to think my legacy included having done something positive to help eliminate the problems between races. I never let racism into the core of me." (IMDB)

"Bobby Short leaves behind a legacy of unforgettable music and a charismatic presence that will continue to inspire generations to come. (V)"

Is Mr. Bobby Short still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.