Obituary of James Brown

James Brown

James Brown (born May 3rd, 1933 in Barnwell, South Carolina) was a Singer often referred to as "The Godfather of Soul". James Brown was recognized as one of the most influential figures in 20th-century popular music. James died on December 25, 2006 and his death was due to pneumonia.

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James Brown Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Brown, James
Common Name: James Brown
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Barnwell, South Carolina, United States
Birth Date: May 03, 1933
Age: 73 (at death)
Also Known As: Jim, Jimmy
Occupation: Singer
Genres:

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Ritz crackers
Favorite Color: Violet (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

James's Family Tree

Birth Name: James Joseph Brown Jr.
Father: Joseph Gardner Brown (1911–1993)
Mother: Susie (née Behling; 1917–2003)
Spouse/Partner:

Tommy Rae Brown (married 2002-2006, his death)
Adrienne Rodriguez (married 1984-1996, her death)
Deidre Jenkins (married 1970-divorced 1981)
Velma Warren (married 1953-divorced 1969 divorced)

Son(s):

James Brown II (born 11 June 2001)

Death Notice:

Date: December 25 2006 at age 73
Place: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Cause of Death: Congestive heart failure (due to pneumonia)
Funeral Arrangements: Public memorial service at the Apollo Theater in New York City

Category Tags:

Singer Soul Music Genre American Born on May 3rd Born in 1933 Born in South Carolina Died in 2006 Died at age 73 Died from Congestive heart failure

Quotable Quotes:

"I was reading the dictionary. I thought it was a poem about everything."

"We shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender."

"James Brown died in 1957 at the age of 36 after a long and successful career in the music industry. (V)"

"He was an amazing music artist and activist who helped change the world. (V)"

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