Obituary of Eddie Rabbitt

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Eddie Rabbitt

Edward Thomas Rabbitt (born November 27, 1941 in Brooklyn, New York) was a singer-songwriter who was best known for having a recording career after composing hits such as "Kentucky Rain" for Elvis Presley in 1970 and "Pure Love" for Ronnie Milsap in 1974. Eddie died on May 7, 1998 and his early death was because of lung cancer. He died too young at age 56.

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Eddie Rabbitt Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Rabbitt, Eddie
    • Common Name: Eddie Rabbitt
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: November 27, 1941
    • Age: 56 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Edward, Rabbit
    • Occupation: Singer-Songwriter
    • Genre: Country Music
    • Active Years: 1964-1998
    • Net Worth: $3 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Yellow
    • Favorite Scent: English Laundry Oxford Bleu
    • Favorite Actor: Tom Holland

    Eddie's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Edward Thomas Rabbitt
    • Father: Thomas Michael Rabbitt
    • Mother: Mae Rabbitt (née Joyce)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Janine Girardi (married 1976-1998, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Tommy Rabbitt
      • Timmy Rabbitt (1983-1985)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Delmeza Rabbitt

Death Notice:

  • Date: May 07 1998 at age 56
  • Place: Nashville, Tennessee, United States
  • Cause of Death: Lung cancer
  • Interment: Buried at Calvary Cemetery in Nashville, Tennessee, United States on May 8, 1998

Category Tags:

Singer-SongwriterCountry Music Genre American Born on November 27th Born in 1941 Born in New York Died in 1998 Died at age 56 Died from Lung cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"Eddie was a legendary musician whose timeless music and soulful vocals will continue to touch the hearts of many for generations to come. (V)"

"Eddie Rabbitt had a successful career as a country musician, writing and recording numerous hit songs, before passing away due to complications from lung cancer. (V)"

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