Obituary of Gogi Grant

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Gogi Grant

Gogi Grant (born September 20th, 1924 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) was a Singer who was best known for her 1956 pop music hit, "The Wayward Wind". Gogi died on March 10th, 2016 and her death was possibly because natural causes. She was 91 years old.

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Gogi Grant Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Grant, Gogi
    • Common Name: Gogi Grant
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
    • Birth Date: September 20, 1924
    • Age: 91 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Myrtle Arinsberg
    • Occupation: Singer
    • Genres:
    • Active Years: 1950-2016
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Froot Loops Cereal
    • Favorite Color: Pink
    • Favorite Scent: Byredo Gypsy Water
    • Favorite Actor: Margot Robbie

    Gogi's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Myrtle Audrey Arinsberg
    • Father: Rose Arinsberg (née Jacobson)
    • Mother: Alexander Arinsberg
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Sherman Yettra (divorced)
      • Robert Rifkind (married 1959-2016, her death)
    • Son(s):
      • Joshua Beckett
    • Daughter(s):
      • Jeri Brown

Death Notice:

  • Date: March 10 2016 at age 91
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Unknown

Category Tags:

SingerPop Music Genre American Born on September 20th Born in 1924 Born in Pennsylvania Died in 2016 Died at age 91 Died from

Quotable Quotes:

"It is apparent to most of us that Gogi Grant lived a life full of love, wine, laughter, and music that will continue to inspire and touch the hearts of many even after her passing. (V)"

"Gogi Grant had a successful professional career as a singer, with her iconic song "The Wayward Wind" reaching number one on the Billboard charts, but sadly passed away due to unknown reasons at the age of 91. (V)"

Is Ms. Gogi Grant still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has passed away.

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Community Comments:

Anthony: You finally have captured The Wayward Wind. Rest well and sing with the Angels.


Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2025-07-20 11:42:35
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