Obituary of Duke Ellington

Duke Ellington

Edward Kennedy Duke Ellington (born April 29, 1899 in Washington D.C, U.S.) was a composer and musician who was best known for being the leader of his eponymous jazz orchestra starting 1923. Duke died on May 24, 1974 and his death was because of lung cancer and pneumonia. He died at age 75.

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Duke Ellington Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Ellington, Duke
Common Name: Duke Ellington
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Birth Date: April 29, 1899
Age: 75 (at death)
Also Known As: Edward Ellington, Dukie, Sir Duke
Occupations:
- Composer
- Musician

Net Worth: $2.5 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Domino's Meat Lover's Pizza
Favorite Color: Cyan
Favorite Scent: 1 Million by Paco Rabanne
Favorite Actor: Diane Keaton

Duke's Family Tree

Birth Name: Edward Kennedy Ellington
Father: James Edward Ellington
Mother: Daisy Ellington (née Kennedy)
Spouse/Partner:

Edna Thompson (married 2 July 1918-1967, her death)

Son(s):

Mercer Kennedy Ellington (March 11, 1919-February 8, 1996)

Death Notice:

Date: May 24 1974 at age 75
Place: New York City, New York, United States
Cause of Death: Lung cancer (and pneumonia)
Funeral Arrangements: Held at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine
Interment: Buried at the Woodlawn Cemetery, the Bronx, New York City

Category Tags:

Composer Musician American Born on April 29th Born in 1899 Born in District of Columbia Died in 1974 Died at age 75 Died from Lung cancer

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"Duke Ellington's life and death were shrouded in mystery. (V)"

"Duke Ellington's life was a true testament to his creative genius and his legacy lives on, inspiring generations to come. (V)"

"Duke Ellington's professional life was filled with success and accolades, with his innovative jazz compositions and performances earning him widespread recognition as one of the greatest musicians of all time. Despite his immense talent and fame, Ellington passed away at the age of 75 after battling with numerous health issues. (V)"

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