Obituary of Cab Calloway

Cab Calloway

Cabell Calloway III (born December 25, 1907 in Rochester, New York) was a singer-songwriter, dancer, bandleader, conductor, and actor who was best known for being associated with the Cotton Club in Harlem and becoming a popular vocalist of the swing era. Cab died on November 18, 1994 and his death was because of a stroke. He died at age 86.

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Cab Calloway Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Calloway, Cab
Common Name: Cab Calloway
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Rochester, New York, United States
Birth Date: December 25, 1907
Age: 86 (at death)
Also Known As: Cab Calloway
Occupations:

Net Worth: $1.5 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Red (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

Cab's Family Tree

Birth Name: Cabell Calloway III
Father: Cabell Calloway Jr.
Mother: Martha Eulalia Reed
Spouse/Partner:

Wenonah Conacher (married 1928-divorced 1948)
Zulme MacNeal (married 1949-1994, his death)

Daughter(s):

Camay Calloway Murphy (born January 15, 1927)
Chris Calloway (1948-2008)

Death Notice:

Date: November 18 1994 at age 86
Place: Hockessin, Delaware, United States
Cause of Death: Stroke
Interment: Buried at Ferncliff Cemetery in Hartsdale, New York

Category Tags:

Singer-Songwriter Dancer Composer American Born on December 25th Born in 1907 Born in New York Died in 1994 Died at age 86 Died from Stroke

Cab's Notable Roles:

Singer-Songwriter
dancer
bandleader
conductor
actor

Quotable Quotes:

"I'm just one stomach flu away from my goal weight."

"On life's journey faith is nourishment, virtuous deeds are a shelter, wisdom is the light by day and right mindfulness is the protection by night. If a man lives a pure life, nothing can destroy him."

"Even death is not to be feared by one who has lived wisely."

"Cab Calloway was a legendary jazz musician and entertainer whose incredible life and legacy contributed greatly to the world of music. (V)"

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