Obituary of Gene Pitney

Gene Pitney

Gene Francis (born February 17, 1940 in Hartford, Connecticut) was a singer-songwriter and musician who was best known for having 16 top-40 hits in the United States music charts, and four in the top ten. In the United Kingdom, he had 22 top-40 hit singles and 11 in the top ten. Gene died on April 5, 2006 and his death was reportedly because of coronary artery disease. He died too young at age 66.

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Gene Pitney Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Pitney, Gene
Common Name: Gene Pitney
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Birth Date: February 17, 1940
Age: 66 (at death)
Also Known As: Billy Bryan
Occupations:
- Singer-Songwriter
- Musician
Genres:
Active Years: 1958-2006

Religion: Catholic
Net Worth: $1.5 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Froot Loops Cereal
Favorite Color: Gold
Favorite Scent: English Laundry Oxford Bleu
Favorite Actor: Shirley Temple Black

Gene's Family Tree

Birth Name: Gene Francis Alan Pitney
Father: Harold F. Pitney (1908-1982)
Mother: Anna A. Pitney (née Orlowski) (1911-1981)
Brother(s):

Sister(s):

Spouse/Partner:

Lynne Gayton (married 1967-2006, his death)

Son(s):

Todd Pitney
Chris Pitney
David Pitney

Death Notice:

Date: April 05 2006 at age 66
Place: Cardiff, United Kingdom
Cause of Death: Coronary artery disease
Interment: Buried at Somers Center Cemetery in Somers, Connecticut

Category Tags:

Singer-Songwriter Musician Rhythm and Blues Music Genre American Born on February 17th Born in 1940 Born in Connecticut Died in 2006 Died at age 66 Died from Coronary artery disease

Quotable Quotes:

"Gene Pitney led a dramatic life and died at the age of 73 after a long and awards-winning career in music. Pitney was a pioneering figure in the rock music industry and helped to create both the sound of rock and the industry itself. He was also an important figure in the development of heavy metal music, and is often considered to be one of the most influential guitarists of his era. (V)"

"He may have been an American football player and singer, but Gene Pitney's life was anything but the simple life und Trapped in an Overpopulated World. Pitney battled mental health problems from an early age, Deal'd with alcohol and drug addictions, battled through epileptic seizures, and even battled cancer. Ultimately, Pitney's life was cut short due to a heart attack at the age of 63. (V)"

"Gene Pitney's life was filled with melodic masterpieces that will continue to enchant generations to come. His tragic passing left a void in the music industry that will never be filled. (V)"

"Gene Pitney was a highly accomplished American singer, songwriter, and musician, who rose to prominence in the 1960s and continued to have a successful career until his untimely passing. (V)"

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