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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- 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:
- 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
- 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
- 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
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MusicianSinger-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
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"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)"
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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-07-13 09:50:54
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