Obituary of Bobby Short

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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:
    • 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:

SingerMusician American Born on September 15th Born in 1924 Born in IllinoisDied in 2005Died at age 80Died 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)"

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

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Bobby Short on Wikipedia.org
Bobby Short at IMDB

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2023-03-15 06:43:05
Author: Stan
Confirmation: Bobby Short on Wikipedia

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