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
    • Favorite Scent: Este Lauder Pleasures
    • Favorite Actor: Anthony Hopkins

    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 Virginia Died in 2002 Died at age 50 Died from Overdose

Douglas's Notable Roles:

  • Ramones

Quotable Quotes:

"Douglas Colvin's extraordinary life was defined by his unparalleled talent, uncompromising vision, and undying passion for his art, leaving an indelible mark on the music industry that will continue to inspire for generations to come. (V)"

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

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Wiki Page Updated: 2024-07-05 00:43:03
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