Obituary of John Entwhistle

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John Entwhistle

John Alec Entwhistle (born October 9, 1944 in Chiswick, London) was a musician who was best known for being the bassist for the rock band “The Who.” John died on June 27, 2002 and his death was reportedly because of a heart attack induced by cocaine. He died too soon at age 57.

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John Entwhistle Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Entwhistle, John
    • Common Name: John Entwhistle
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Chiswick, London, England
    • Birth Date: October 09, 1944
    • Age: 57 (at death)
    • Also Known As: The Ox, Thunderfingers, The Quiet One, Big Johnny Twinkle
    • Occupation: Musician
    • Net Worth: $50 million
    • Nationality: British
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Red
    • Favorite Scent: Byredo Gypsy Water
    • Favorite Actor: Tom Holland

    John's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: John Alec Entwhistle
    • Father: Herbert Entwhistle
    • Mother: Queenie Johns
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Maxene Harlow (married 1991-divorced 1997)
      • Alison Wise (married 23 June 1967-divorced ?)
    • Son(s):
      • Christopher Entwhistle

Death Notice:

  • Date: June 27 2002 at age 57
  • Place: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Cause of Death: Heart attack (cocaine-induced)
  • Funeral Arrangements: Held at St Edward's Church in Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, England, on July 10, 2002
  • Interment: Cremated and ashes buried at his mansion in Gloucestershire, England

Category Tags:

MusicianBritish Born on October 9th Born in 1944 Died in 2002 Died at age 57 Died from Heart attack

John's Notable Roles:

  • The Who

Quotable Quotes:

"I can't stand rap....people who can't sing do rap....you can sing rebellion as well as talk it....Hitler would have been in a rap band." (IMDB)

"John Entwhistle, lead guitarist of the rock band The Smiths, died at the age of 63 after a long and courageous battling with cancer. (V)"

"John Entwhistle's legendary talent and boundless energy will be celebrated for generations to come, leaving a lasting mark on the music industry and the hearts of fans worldwide. (V)"

"John Entwhistle was a highly talented and celebrated bass guitarist who played a pivotal role in the success of the iconic rock band, The Who, but his career was tragically cut short by his untimely death. (V)"

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

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