Obituary of Eva Cassidy

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Eva Cassidy

Eva Marie Cassidy (born February 2, 1963 in Oxon Hill, Maryland) was a singer and musician who was best known for her interpretations of jazz, folk, and blues with a strong, soprano voice. She became popular with her album titled Live at Blues Alley. Eva died on November 2, 1996 and her death was because of melanoma. She died young for her age at just 33 years.

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Eva Cassidy Biography Wiki:

    • Religion: Christian
    • Net Worth: $5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Cyan
    • Favorite Scent: Paco Rabanne Invictus
    • Favorite Actor: Dustin Hoffman

    Eva's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Eva Marie Cassidy
    • Father: Hugh Cassidy (born December 31, 1935)
    • Mother: Barbara Kratzer Cassidy
    • Brother(s):
      • Dan Cassidy
    • Sister(s):
      • Margaret Cassidy
      • Anette Cassidy
    • Spouse/Partner:
    • Not  Married - Single - Dating?

Death Notice:

  • Date: November 02 1996 at age 33
  • Place: Bowie, Maryland, United States
  • Cause of Death: Cancer (melanoma)
  • Interment: Cremated and ashes scattered at St. Mary’s River Watershed Park in Callaway, Maryland

Category Tags:

SingerMusician Jazz Music Genre American Born on February 2nd Born in 1963 Born in Maryland Died in 1996 Died at age 33 Died from Cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"Eva Cassidy's extraordinary talent and beautiful soul touched the lives of many, leaving a lasting impact on the world long after her time. (V)"

"Eva Cassidy's professional singing career gained recognition posthumously due to her untimely death at the age of 33 from melanoma. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-08-21 16:43:11
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