Obituary of KoKo Taylor

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KoKo Taylor

KoKo Taylor (born September 28th, 1928 in Memphis, Tennessee) was a Singer who was well known for being "The Queen of the Blues". KoKo died on June 3rd, 2009 and her death was caused by complications from surgery in the form of gastrointestinal bleeding. She was 80 years old when she passed.

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KoKo Taylor Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Taylor, KoKo
    • Common Name: KoKo Taylor
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, United States
    • Birth Date: September 28, 1928
    • Age: 80 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Queen of the Blues, Little Cocoa, Cora Walton
    • Occupation: Singer
    • Genres:
    • Active Years: 1958-2009
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Nathan's Hotdogs
    • Favorite Color: White (See all her faves at Hot-Forum)

    KoKo's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Cora Anna Walton
    • Father:
    • Mother:
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Hay Harris (married 1996-2009, her death)
      • Robert 'Pops' Taylor (married 1953-1989, his death)
    • Daughter(s):
      • one

Death Notice:

Category Tags:

SingerRhythm and Blues Music Genre American Born on September 28th Born in 1928 Born in Tennessee Died in 2009 Died at age 80 Died from Surgical complications

Quotable Quotes:

"I used to listen to the radio, and when I was about 18 years old, B.B. King was a disc jockey and he had a radio program, 15 minutes a day, over in West Memphis, Arkansas and he would play the blues. I would hear different records and things by Muddy Waters, Bessie Smith, Memphis Minnie, Sonny Boy Williamson and all these people, you know, which I just loved. [1990]" (IMDB)

"KoKo Taylor's life was a shining example of perseverance and passion, leaving a lasting impact on the blues community even after her passing. (V)"

Is Ms. KoKo Taylor still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has passed away.

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KoKo Taylor on Wikipedia.org
KoKo Taylor at IMDB

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2024-01-22 12:59:30
Author: Tucker
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