Obituary of David Crosby

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David Crosby

David Crosby (born August 14th, 1941 in Los Angeles, California) was a Singer-Songwriter who was best known for being the founding member of the English rock band "Crosby, Stills & Nash". David may have died on January 18th, 2023 and his death was due to a long unspecified illness. He was 81 at his oldest.

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David Crosby Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Crosby, David
    • Common Name: David Crosby
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
    • Birth Date: August 14, 1941
    • Age: 81 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Dave
    • Occupation: Singer-Songwriter
    • Active Years: 1963-2023
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Wendy's Chicken Sandwich
    • Favorite Color: Violet
    • Favorite Scent: Azzaro Wanted for Men
    • Favorite Actor: Al Pacino

    David's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: David Van Cortlandt Crosby
    • Father: Floyd Crosby
    • Mother: Aliph Van Cortlandt Whitehead
    • Brother(s):
      • Ethan Crosby (?-1997)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Jan Dance (married May 1987-presetn)
    • Son(s):
      • James Raymond (born 1962, with Ferguson)
      • Django Crosby (with Dance )
    • Daughter(s):
      • Erika Crosby (with Guthrie)
      • Donovan Crosby (with Donovan)

Death Notice:

Category Tags:

Singer-SongwriterAmerican Born on August 14th Born in 1941 Born in California Died in 2023 Died at age 81 Died from Unspecified illness

Quotable Quotes:

"My songs emerge from my life, or wherever they do, unbidden and unplanned and completely on a schedule of their own. I can't legislate a song into being, it just will not happen for me." (IMDB)

"David Crosby was an infamously heavy drinker and often used cocaine and marijuana. He was found dead in his home in 1995, from a cocaine overdose. (V)"

"David Crosby lived a life full of passion, music, and profound impact, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire generations to come. (V)"

"David Crosby was a highly accomplished musician, known for his involvement in iconic bands such as Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and The Byrds, but unfortunately passed away after a long battle with health issues. (V)"

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

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