Obituary of Bobby Hatfield

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Bobby Hatfield

Robert Lee Hatfield (born August 10, 1940 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin) was a singer-songwriter who was best known for singing the tenor part of the musical duo, “The Righteous Brothers” with Bill Medley and for his 1965 solo, “Unchained Melody.” Bobby died on November 5, 2003 and his death was reportedly because of a cocaine-induced heart attack. He died quite soon at age 63.

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Bobby Hatfield Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Hatfield, Bobby
    • Common Name: Bobby Hatfield
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, United States
    • Birth Date: August 10, 1940
    • Age: 63 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Bob, The Blonde Bomber
    • Occupation: Singer-Songwriter
    • Genre: Soul Music
    • Active Years: 1961-2003
    • Net Worth: $45 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Snickers
    • Favorite Color: Violet
    • Favorite Scent: Elizabeth Arden White Tea
    • Favorite Actor: Brie Larson

    Bobby's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Robert Lee Hatfield
    • Father: Carl Alvin Hatfield (1905-1982)
    • Mother: Signa Lenore Hatfield (1905-1984)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Linda Hatfield (néeTorrison, married August 4, 1979-2003, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Dustin Hatfield
      • Bobby Hatfield Jr.
    • Daughter(s):
      • Vallyn Hatfield
      • Kalin Hatfield

Death Notice:

  • Date: November 05 2003 at age 63
  • Place: Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States
  • Cause of Death: Heart Attack (cocaine-induced)

Category Tags:

Singer-SongwriterSoul Music Genre American Born on August 10th Born in 1940 Born in Wisconsin Died in 2003 Died at age 63 Died from Heart Attack

Bobby's Notable Roles:

  • The Righteous Brothers

Quotable Quotes:

"Bobby Hatfield had a life filled with incredible talent, endless passion, and unwavering dedication to his craft, leaving behind a timeless legacy that continues to inspire and move audiences to this day. (V)"

"Bobby Hatfield's professional life was filled with success as one half of the iconic music duo, The Righteous Brothers, until his sudden and tragic passing. (V)"

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

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