Obituary of Doc Severinsen

Doc Severinsen

Carl Severinsen (born July 7th, 1927 in Arlington, Oregon) was an Musician who was best known for leading Johnny's band the "NBC Orchestra" on the American late night TV show "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson". Doc died on January 29th, 2026 (TBV) and his death was reportedly due to mostly natural causes. He was quite old at age 98.

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Doc Severinsen Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Still Alive
Full Name: Severinsen, Carl
Common Name: Doc Severinsen
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Arlington, Oregon, United States
Birth Date: July 07, 1927
Age: 98
Also Known As: Carl Severinsen, Karl, Doctor
Occupations:
- Musician
- TV Personality
Genres:
- Jazz Music
- Pop Music
Active Years: 1946-2022

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Froot Loops Cereal
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Scent: Elizabeth Arden White Tea
Favorite Actor: Karen Gillan

Carl's Family Tree

Birth Name: Carl Hilding Severinsen
Father: Carl Severinsen (1898-1972)
Mother: Minnie Mae (1897-1998)
Spouse/Partner:

Emily Marshall (married 17 May 1980-divorced 2006)
Evonne Nyman (married 7 August 1964-divorced 2 June 1976)
Jane Simpson Frazer (married 23 June 1949-divorced ?)
Cathy Leach (partnered ?-present)

Son(s):

Allen Severinsen

Daughter(s):

Nancy Severinsen
Cindy Severinsen
Robin Severinsen
Judy Severinsen

Death Notice:

Date: Still Alive
Place: Unknown
Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

Musician TV Personality Jazz Music Genre American Born on July 7th Born in 1927 Born in Oregon

Quotable Quotes:

"No Johnny, that wasn't the slightest bit funny."

"I'm not a real doctor, I just play a cornet in a band."

"After a long, difficult struggle, Carl Severinsen, one of America's most famous physicians, died peacefully at home. (V)"

"Carl Severinsen was a highly accomplished and respected trumpet player, known for his impressive performances on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. He passed away after a long and successful career, leaving behind a legacy of incredible music and inspiring generations of musicians. (V)"

Is Mr. Carl Severinsen still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has not passed away.