Obituary of Herbie Mann

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Herbie Mann

Herbie Mann (born April 16, 1930 in New York City, New York) was a musician who was best known for being among one of the first jazz musicians to specialize in playing the flute. Herbie died on July 1, 2003 and his death was because of prostate cancer. He died peacefully at the age of 73.

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Herbie Mann Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Mann, Herbie
    • Common Name: Herbie Mann
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: April 16, 1930
    • Age: 73 (at death)
    • Occupation: Musician
    • Genre: Jazz Music
    • Active Years: 1953-2003
    • Net Worth: $5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Hershey's Kisses
    • Favorite Color: Indigo
    • Favorite Scent: Yves Saint Laurent
    • Favorite Actor: Gene Hackman

    Herbie's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Herbert Jay Solomon
    • Father: Harry C. Solomon (1902-1980)
    • Mother: Ruth Rose Solomon (née Brecher, 1905-2004)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Ruth Shore (married 1956-divorced 1971)
      • Jan Cloots (married 1971-divorced 1990)
      • Susan Janeal Arison (married 1991-2003, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Geoffrey Mann
      • Paul Jay Mann (died 2009)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Laura Mann-Lepik
      • Claudia Mann

Death Notice:

Category Tags:

MusicianJazz Music Genre American Born on April 16th Born in 1930 Born in New York Died in 2003 Died at age 73 Died from Prostate cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"Herbie Mann's musical legacy continues to inspire new generations, reminding us all of his trailblazing talent and unwavering dedication to his craft. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2024-05-28 00:43:04
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