Obituary of Bing Crosby

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Bing Crosby

Harry Crosby (born May 2nd, 1903 in Tacoma, Washington) was a Singer who was best known for being one of the most popular and influential singers and musicians of the 20th century. Bing died on October 14th, 1977 and his death was possibly because of a heart attack. He was 74.

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Bing Crosby Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Crosby, Harry
    • Common Name: Bing Crosby
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Tacoma, Washington, United States
    • Birth Date: May 02, 1903
    • Age: 74 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Der Bingle, Harry Lillis
    • Occupation: Singer
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Froot Loops Cereal
    • Favorite Color: Red (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    Harry's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Harry Lillis Crosby Jr.
    • Father: Harry Lowe Crosby (1870–1950)
    • Mother: Catherine Helen "Kate" (née Harrigan; 1873–1964)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Kathryn Grant (married 24 October 1957-14 October 1977, his death)
      • Dixie Lee (married 29 September 1930-1 November 1952, her death)
    • Son(s):
      • Gary Crosby
      • Phillip Crosby
      • Harry Crosby
      • Dennis Crosby (born July 13, 1934-May 4, 1991
      • Nathaniel Crosby (born October 29, 1961)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Lindsay Crosby
      • Mary Crosby (born September 14, 1959)

Death Notice:

  • Date: October 14 1977 at age 74
  • Place: Alcobendas, Madrid, Spain
  • Cause of Death: Heart attack
  • Funeral Arrangements: funeral Mass at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Westwood
  • Interment: Buried at the Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City, California

Category Tags:

SingerAmerican Born on May 2nd Born in 1903 Born in Washington Died in 1977 Died at age 74 Died from Heart attack

Quotable Quotes:

"I'm a success today because I had a friend who believed in me and I didn't have the heart to let him down."

"With a book you can eat it, or mark it, like a dog does on a hydrant. "

"The tradition of Festivus begins with the airing of grievances."

"[on Frank Sinatra] Frank is a singer who comes along once in a lifetime, but why did he have to come in mine?" (IMDB)

"I resent the limitations of my own imagination. "

"After a long and successful career as a sportswriter, Harry Crosby died of complications from AIDS in 1985. (V)"

"Harry Crosby lived a vibrant and daring life, constantly pushing boundaries and living on the edge, leaving behind a legacy of poetic brilliance and a lasting impact on the literary world. (V)"

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

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Related Links:

Bing Crosby on Wikipedia.org
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Celebrity Obit Rating: 3 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2024-02-27 00:43:03
Author: Stan
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