Obituary of Eddy Arnold

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Eddy Arnold

Richard Edward Arnold (born May 15, 1918 in Henderson, Tennessee) was a singer who was best known for being a Nashville sound innovator of the late 1950s and had 147 songs that made the Billboard country music charts. Eddy died on May 8, 2008 and his death was possibly because of issues related to his advanced age. He died at age 89

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Eddy Arnold Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Arnold, Eddy
    • Common Name: Eddy Arnold
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Henderson, Tennessee, United States
    • Birth Date: May 15, 1918
    • Age: 89 (at death)
    • Also Known As: The Tennessee Playboy
    • Occupation: Singer
    • Genres:
    • Active Years: 1937-2005
    • Net Worth: $200 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Perdue Chicken
    • Favorite Color: Rust
    • Favorite Scent: Kenneth Cole Vintage Black
    • Favorite Actor: Joan Fontaine

    Eddy's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Richard Edward Arnold
    • Father: William Arnold
    • Mother: Georgia Wright Arnold
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Sally Gayhart Arnold (married 1941-2008, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Richard E. Arnold Jr. (1956-2018)
    • Daughter(s):
      • JoAnn Arnold Poland

Death Notice:

  • Date: May 08 2008 at age 89
  • Place: Nashville, Tennessee, United States
  • Cause of Death: Natural causes

Category Tags:

SingerCountry Music Genre American Born on May 15th Born in 1918 Born in Tennessee Died in 2008 Died at age 89 Died from Natural causes

Quotable Quotes:

"In 1924, at the age of 38, Eddy Arnold became one of the most successful wrestlers in the world. With an amazing career record of 364-27-5, Arnold helped unify today's wrestling world and helped make the Professional Wrestling Association (PWA) one of the most popular and influential wrestling organizations of its time. In 1935, Arnold was inducted into the WWE's Hall of Fame. (V)"

"Eddy Arnold lived a remarkable and inspiring life, becoming one of the most respected and beloved country music singers of all time. Even in his passing, his music continues to touch hearts and his legacy lives on. (V)"

"Eddy Arnold was a highly acclaimed country music singer and songwriter, known for his smooth vocals and timeless hits. Unfortunately, despite his immense success and widespread fan base, his life was cut short due to unforeseen circumstances. (V)"

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

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