Obituary of Harry Nilsson
Harry Nilsson
Harry Edward Nilsson III (born June 15, 1941 in Brooklyn, New York) was a singer-songwriter who was best known for his commercially successful 1971 album, “Nilsson Schmilsson” that produced 10 singles including his top 10 hit. “Everybody’s Talkin’.” Harry died on January 15, 1994 and his death was because of heart failure. He died all too soon at age 52.
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- Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
- Full Name: Nilsson, Harry
- Common Name: Harry Nilsson
- Gender: Male
- Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
- Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Birth Date: June 15, 1941
- Age: 52 (at death)
- Also Known As: Nilsson
- Occupation: Singer-Songwriter
- Genres:
- Active Years: 1958-1992
- Net Worth: -$1 million
- Nationality: American
- Favorite Food: Snickers
- Favorite Color: Lime
- Favorite Scent: Kenneth Cole Mankind Hero
- Favorite Actor: Robert Downey Jr
- Birth Name:
Harry Edward Nilsson III - Father: Harry Edward Nilsson Jr (1917-1975)
- Mother: Bette Nilsson (1922-1981)
- Brother(s):
- Rainy Nilsson
- Sister(s):
- Barbara Nilsson
- Carol Nilsson
- Spouse/Partner:
- Sandra McTaggart (married 1964-divorced 1966)
- Diane Clatworthy (married 1969-divorced 1974)
- Una O’Keeffe (married 1976-1994, his death)
- Son(s):
- Zak Nilsson (died March 4, 2021)
- Beau Nilsson
- Kief Nilsson
- Ben Nilsson
- Oscar Nilsson
- Daughter(s):
- Olivia Nilsson
- Annie Nilsson
- Date: January 15 1994 at age 52
- Place: Agoura Hills, California, United States
- Cause of Death: Heart failure
- Interment: Buried at the Valley Oaks Memorial Park in Westlake Village, California
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Singer-SongwriterRock and Roll Music Genre American Born on June 15th Born in 1941 Born in New York Died in 1994 Died at age 52 Died from Heart failure
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"Harry Nilsson was a highly talented singer-songwriter, known for his distinctive voice and clever lyrics, who sadly passed away at the height of his career due to a heart attack. (V)"
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Wiki Page Updated: 2026-04-13 16:43:08
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