Obituary of Daryl Dragon

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Daryl Dragon

Daryl Frank Dragon (born August 27, 1942 in Los Angeles, California) was a musician and singer-songwriter who was best known as the Captain in the musical duo, “The Captain and Tennille” with his wife Toni Tennille. Daryl died on January 2, 2019 and his death was because of a kidney failure. He died at age 76.

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Daryl Dragon Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Dragon, Daryl
    • Common Name: Daryl Dragon
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
    • Birth Date: August 27, 1942
    • Age: 76 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Captain
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1959-2013
    • Net Worth: $4.5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Sky Blue
    • Favorite Scent: Coco Mademoiselle Eau De Parfum
    • Favorite Actor: Tom Holland

    Daryl's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Daryl Frank Dragon
    • Father: Carmen Dragon (July 28, 1914-March 28, 1984
    • Mother: Eloise Dragon (née Rawitzer)
    • Brother(s):
      • Dennis Dragon
      • Doug Dragon
    • Sister(s):
      • Kathryn Dragon Henn
      • Carmen E. Dragon
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Toni Tennille (married 1975-divorced 2014)

Death Notice:

  • Date: January 02 2019 at age 76
  • Place: Prescott, Arizona, United States
  • Cause of Death: Kidney failure

Category Tags:

MusicianSinger-Songwriter American Born on August 27th Born in 1942 Born in California Died in 2019 Died at age 76 Died from Kidney failure

Daryl's Notable Roles:

  • Captain and Tennille

Quotable Quotes:

"Daryl Dragon's life was filled with immense talent, incredible music, and an unwavering passion that continues to inspire fans even after his passing. (V)"

"Daryl Dragon had a successful career as a musician and songwriter, best known for being one half of the pop duo "Captain and Tennille," until his passing due to renal failure. (V)"

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

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Community Comments:

Mollie Belcher: His sisters were Carmen and Kathy. Carmen is a girl!!! She was named after her Dad. His favorite food was not kraft mac and cheese for Gods sake he was a strict vegetarian. His favorite color was blue.


Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2025-10-13 00:43:05
Author: Stan
Confirmation: Daryl Dragon on Wikipedia


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