Obituary of Dee Dee Ramone

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Dee Dee Ramone

Douglas Glenn Colvin aka Dee Dee Ramone (born September 18, 1951 in Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia) was a musician who was best known for being the bassist and a founding member of the punk band, “Ramones.” Douglas died on June 5, 2002 and his death was reportedly because of a heroin overdose. He died too soon at age 50.

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Dee Dee Ramone Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Colvin, Douglas
    • Common Name: Dee Dee Ramone
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia, United States
    • Birth Date: September 18, 1951
    • Age: 50 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Doug
    • Occupation: Musician
    • Active Years: 1966-2002
    • Net Worth: $500 thousand
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Oreo Cookies
    • Favorite Color: Chartreuse (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    Douglas's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Douglas Glenn Colvin
    • Father: Tony Colvin
    • Mother:
    • Spouse/Partner:
    • Not  Married - Single - Dating?

Death Notice:

  • Date: June 05 2002 at age 50
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Overdose (accidental-heroin)
  • Interment: Buried at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Hollywood, California

Category Tags:

MusicianAmerican Born on September 18th Born in 1951 Born in VirginiaDied in 2002Died at age 50Died from Overdose

Douglas's Notable Roles:

  • Ramones

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

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Dee Dee Ramone at IMDB

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2023-05-16 14:08:18
Author: Andrew
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