Obituary of Billy Preston

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Billy Preston

William Everett Preston (born September 2, 1946 in Houston, Texas) was a musician and singer-songwriter who was best known for sitting in on historic recording sessions with the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Aretha Franklin and Bob Dylan. Billy died on June 6, 2006 and his death was because of kidney failure. He died too soon at age 59.

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Billy Preston Biography Wiki:

    • Religion: Christian
    • Net Worth: $1 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Jif Peanut Butter
    • Favorite Color: Red (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    Billy's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: William Everett Preston
    • Father:
    • Mother: Robbie Lee Williams (1917-2005)
    • Sister(s):
      • Gwendolyn Gooden
      • Lettie Preston (half-sister)
      • Rodena Williams (half sister)
    • Spouse/Partner:
    • Not  Married - Single - Dating?

Death Notice:

  • Date: June 06 2006 at age 59
  • Place: Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
  • Cause of Death: Kidney failure
  • Funeral Arrangements: Held on June 21, 2006
  • Interment: Buried on June 20, 2006 at Inglewood Park Cemetery in Inglewood, California

Category Tags:

MusicianSinger-Songwriter Rhythm and Blues Music Genre American Born on September 2nd Born in 1946 Born in Texas Died in 2006 Died at age 59 Died from Kidney failure

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"Billy Preston passed away at the age of 86 after a long and successful career in the music industry. (V)"

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Billy Preston at IMDB

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2023-03-19 06:43:03
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