Obituary of Jeff Buckley

Jeff Buckley

Jeffrey Scott Buckley (born November 17, 1966 in Anaheim, California) was a singer-songwriter and musician who was best known for his stirring cover of the Leonard Cohen song, “Hallelujah.” Jeff died on May 29, 1997 and his death was reportedly because of accidental drowning. He died young at the age of 30 years.

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Jeff Buckley Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Buckley, Jeff
Common Name: Jeff Buckley
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Anaheim, California, United States
Birth Date: November 17, 1966
Age: 30 (at death)
Also Known As: Scott Moorhead, Scottie
Occupations:
- Singer-Songwriter
- Musician

Net Worth: $4 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Nesquik
Favorite Color: Indigo
Favorite Scent: Calvin Klein Eternity for Men
Favorite Actor: Joan Fontaine

Jeff's Family Tree

Birth Name: Jeffrey Scott Buckley
Father: Tim Buckley (1947-1975)
Mother: Mary Guibert
Brother(s):

Corey Moorhead (half-brother)

Spouse/Partner:
Not Married - Single - Dating?

Death Notice:

Date: May 29 1997 at age 30
Place: Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Cause of Death: Accident (drowning)

Category Tags:

Singer-Songwriter Musician American Born on November 17th Born in 1966 Born in California Died in 1997 Died at age 30 Died from Accident

Quotable Quotes:

"I resent the fact that a parental warning sticker has to be included on an album as cover art. To me that's censorship." (IMDB)

"Jeff Buckley was a gifted musician whose life and legacy continue to inspire and influence artists of all genres. His untimely passing left a void in the music industry, but his timeless and soulful music will live on forever. (V)"

"Jeff Buckley had a successful and promising professional music career, but unfortunately met an untimely end due to an accidental drowning during a spontaneous late-night swim. (V)"

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