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 (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    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)"

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

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Wiki Page Updated: 2024-04-22 00:43:02
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