Obituary of Jerry Garcia

Jerry Garcia

Jerome John Garcia (born August 1, 1942 in San Francisco, California) was a musician who was best known for being lead guitarist and a vocalist with the cult rock band, “Grateful Dead.” Jerry died on August 9, 1995 and his death was because of a heart attack. He died very young at age 53.

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Jerry Garcia Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Garcia, Jerry
Common Name: Jerry Garcia
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: San Francisco, California, United States
Birth Date: August 01, 1942
Age: 53 (at death)
Also Known As: Jerome Garcia
Occupations:
- Musician
- Singer-Songwriter
Genre: Rock and Roll Music
Active Years: 1960-1995

Religion: Christian
Net Worth: $15 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Marie's Dressing
Favorite Color: Turquoise
Favorite Scent: Black Opium Eau de Parfum
Favorite Actor: Dustin Hoffman

Jerry's Family Tree

Birth Name: Jerome John Garcia
Father: Jose Ramon "Joe" Garcia
Mother: Ruth Marie "Bobbie" Garcia (née Clifford)
Brother(s):

Clifford Ramon "Tiff" (born 1937)

Spouse/Partner:

Sara Ruppenthal Garcia (married 1963-divorced 1967)
Carolyn Grace (married 1981-divorced 1994)
Manasha Matheson (married 1990-divorced 1993)
Deborah Koons (married 1994-1995, his death)

Daughter(s):

Theresa Adams Garcia
Keelin Noel Garcia
Annabelle Walker Garcia
Heather Garcia

Death Notice:

Date: August 09 1995 at age 53
Place: Forest Knolls, California, United States
Cause of Death: Heart attack
Funeral Arrangements: Held on August 13, 1995
Interment: Cremated

Category Tags:

Musician Singer-Songwriter Rock and Roll Music Genre American Born on August 1st Born in 1942 Born in California Died in 1995 Died at age 53 Died from Heart attack

Jerry's Notable Roles:

Grateful Dead

Quotable Quotes:

"The esteemed Mister Garcia will always be remembered for his incredible talent, passion for music, and impact on the world, even after his passing. (V)"

"Jerry Garcia was a highly revered musician and co-founder of the iconic band, the Grateful Dead, whose untimely passing left a lasting impact on the music industry and his devoted fanbase. (V)"

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