Obituary of Clark Terry

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Clark Terry

Clark Terry (born December 14th, 1920 in St. Louis, Missouri) was a talented Musician who was best known as a swing and bebop trumpeter. Clark died on February 21st, 2015 and his death was due to complications from diabetes. He was 94 years old.

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Clark Terry Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Terry, Clark
    • Common Name: Clark Terry
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
    • Birth Date: December 14, 1920
    • Age: 94 (at death)
    • Occupation: Musician
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Wonder Bread
    • Favorite Color: Pink (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    Clark's Family Tree

    • Father: Clark Virgil Terry Sr.
    • Mother: Mary Terry
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Gwendolyn "Gwen" Terry (néeParis, married 1992-2015, his death)
      • Pauline Terry (partnered)

Death Notice:

  • Date: February 21 2015 at age 94
  • Place: Pine Bluff, Arkansas, United States
  • Cause of Death: Diabetes (related complications)

Category Tags:

MusicianAmerican Born on December 14th Born in 1920 Born in MissouriDied in 2015Died at age 94Died from Diabetes

Quotable Quotes:

"You think you're lost but you're not lost on your own. You're not alone. I will stand by you, I will help you through when you.ve done all you can do."

"Last night I stayed up late playing poker with Tarot cards. I got a full house and four people died."

"The price of greatness is about five bucks these days. "

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

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2023-02-26 12:00:10
Author: Tucker
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