Obituary of Gloria Gaynor

Gloria Gaynor

Gloria Gaynor (born September 7th, 1947 in Newark, New Jersey) was a Musician who was best known for singing in the disco era. One of her biggest hits was "I Will Survive". Gloria died on January 28th, 2026 (TBV) and her death was possibly because of natural causes. She survived until age 78.

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Gloria Gaynor Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Still Alive
Full Name: Gaynor, Gloria
Common Name: Gloria Gaynor
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: Newark, New Jersey, United States
Birth Date: September 07, 1947
Age: 78
Also Known As: First Lady of Disco
Occupation: Musician
Active Years: 1965-Present

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Marie's Dressing
Favorite Color: Lilac
Favorite Scent: Este Lauder Pleasures
Favorite Actor: Julia Roberts

Gloria's Family Tree

Birth Name: Gloria Fowles
Father: Daniel Fowles
Mother: Queenie Mae Proctor
Spouse/Partner:

Linwood Simon (married October 1979-divorced 2005)

Death Notice:

Date: Still Alive
Place: Unknown
Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

Musician American Born on September 7th Born in 1947 Born in New Jersey

Quotable Quotes:

"[2020, on being Grammy-nominated at age 76, after 50+ years in the music business] Being nominated for two Grammys is really quite exciting for me and it's kind of a stamp of approval of what I've been doing and where I've been trying to go and where I've been trying to bring my audience. It's saying, 'Yes, you're on the right track.' And not only that but 'You're doing a good job of it.' So it's very exciting for me." (IMDB)

"Gloria Gaynor was an American singer and songwriter who achieved success in the 1950s and 1960s. She is best known for her pop and soul hits such as "I Will Follow You Into the Dark" and " lending her voice to song by the Byrd Brothers. She was also a popular personality on the television show The Gong Show. (V)"

"Ms. Gaynor's life was filled with inspiring music and uplifting messages, leaving a lasting legacy even after her they lowered her into her grave (V)"

"Gloria lived a fulfilling life as a successful singer and songwriter, leaving behind a legacy of empowering women in the music industry. (V)"

Is Ms. Gloria Gaynor still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has not passed away.