Obituary of Jani Lane

Jani Lane

Jani Lane (born February 1st, 1964 in Akron, Ohio) was a Singer-Songwriter who was best known for being the songwriter for the band Warrant and also for dying young. Jani died on August 11, 2011 and his death was reported to be a result of acute alcohol poisoning. He was just 47 years old.

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Jani Lane Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Lane, Jani
Common Name: Jani Lane
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Akron, Ohio, United States
Birth Date: February 01, 1964
Age: 47 (at death)
Also Known As: John Oswald
Occupation: Singer-Songwriter
Active Years: 1982-2011

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Doritos Chips
Favorite Color: Chartreuse
Favorite Scent: Gucci Guilty
Favorite Actor: Judi Dench

Jani's Family Tree

Birth Name: John Kennedy Oswald
Father: Robert Oswald
Mother: Eileen Oswald
Brother(s):

Eric Oswald

Sister(s):

Marcine "Marcy" Oswald
Michelle Robinson
Victoria Oswald

Spouse/Partner:

Bobbie Brown (married 1991-divorced 1993)
Rowanne Brewer (married 1997-divorced 2005)

Daughter(s):

Taylar (born 1992 with Brown)
Madison (born 1997, with Brewer)

Death Notice:

Date: August 11 2011 at age 47
Place: Woodland Hills, California, United States
Cause of Death: Alcohol poisoning (acute)

Category Tags:

Singer-Songwriter American Born on February 1st Born in 1964 Born in Ohio Died in 2011 Died at age 47 Died from Alcohol poisoning

Quotable Quotes:

"Nothing you can do but you can learn how to be you in time."

"Do you know what my favorite part of the game is? The opportunity to play."

"Jani Lane was an amazing person and we will never forget her. She has left a beautiful legacy behind and we will always mourn her loss. (V)"

"Jani will be remembered as a gifted musician whose powerful vocals and charismatic stage presence captured the hearts of fans everywhere, leaving a lasting legacy in the music industry. (V)"

"Jani Lane was a talented musician and frontman of the popular 80's rock band, Warrant, but his struggles with alcoholism and personal demons ultimately contributed to his untimely passing. (V)"

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