Obituary of Frankie Laine

Frankie Laine

Frankie Laine (born March 30, 1913 in Chicago, Illinois) was a singer-songwriter and TV actor who was best known for being one of the most popular entertainers of the 1950s. Frankie died on February 6, 2007 and his death was because of heart failure. He died at age 93.

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Frankie Laine Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Laine, Frankie
Common Name: Frankie Laine
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Birth Date: March 30, 1913
Age: 93 (at death)
Also Known As: Francesco LoVecchio, Frank, Mr. Rhythm, Old Leather Lungs
Occupations:
- Singer-Songwriter
- TV Actor
Genres:

Net Worth: $1.5 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Aqua
Favorite Scent: Acqua di Parma Essenza
Favorite Actor: Anthony Hopkins

Frankie's Family Tree

Birth Name: Francesco Paolo LoVecchio
Father: John Lo Vecchio
Mother: Cresenzia "Ann" Lo Vecchio (née Salerno)
Brother(s):

Phil Lo Vecchio

Spouse/Partner:

Nan Grey (married 1950-1993, her death)
Marcia Ann Kline (married 1999-2007, his death)

Daughter(s):

Pam Donner
Jan Steiger

Death Notice:

Date: February 06 2007 at age 93
Place: San Diego, California, United States
Cause of Death: Heart failure
Funeral Arrangements: Held on February 12 at the Immaculata parish church of the University of San Diego, in California
Interment: Cremated and ashes scattered over the Pacific Ocean

Category Tags:

Singer-Songwriter TV Actor Country Music Genre American Born on March 30th Born in 1913 Born in Illinois Died in 2007 Died at age 93 Died from Heart failure

Quotable Quotes:

"In my leaner days I failed many an audition because, I was told, I sounded "too black" . . . I'm certain the confusion was the direct result of the music that influenced me while I was developing my style. I guess I became the first of the so-called blue-eyed soul singers." (IMDB)

"Frankie Laine was an American singer and actor. He is most famous for his hits "The Sound of Silence" and "Till You Are My Stars." (V)"

"Frankie Laine's music and impact on the entertainment world will be remembered and cherished for generations to come. (V)"

"Frankie Laine had a successful career as a singer, songwriter, and actor, but his later years were plagued by health issues, ultimately leading to his death. (V)"

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