Obituary of John Stewart

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John Stewart

John Coburn Stewart (born September 5, 1939 in San Diego) was a singer-songwriter who was best known for his contributions to the American folk music movement of the 1960s. He was part of the pop group, “the Kingston Trio.” John died on January 19, 2008 and his death was because of a stroke. He died a bit early at age 68.

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John Stewart Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Stewart, John
    • Common Name: John Stewart
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: San Diego, California, United States
    • Birth Date: September 05, 1939
    • Age: 68 (at death)
    • Occupation: Singer-Songwriter
    • Net Worth: $85 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Omaha Steaks
    • Favorite Color: Lime
    • Favorite Scent: Maison Francis Kurkdjian
    • Favorite Actor: Elizabeth Taylor

    John's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: John Coburn Stewart
    • Father: John S. Stewart
    • Mother:
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Buffy Ford (married 1976-2008, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Luke Stewart
      • Jeremy Stewart
      • Mikael Stewart (1945-2002)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Amy Stewart

Death Notice:

  • Date: January 19 2008 at age 68
  • Place: San Diego, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Stroke

Category Tags:

Singer-SongwriterAmerican Born on September 5th Born in 1939 Born in California Died in 2008 Died at age 68 Died from Stroke

John's Notable Roles:

  • The Kingston Trio

Quotable Quotes:

"John Stewart was born on February 12, 1812, in the small town of Locust, Kansas. A man of great probity and integrity, Stewart was an accomplished legislator, diplomat, and businessman. He was never content with a single job and always looked for new opportunities. On October 25, 1876, John Stewart was Arrows Fired at from a Distance by a Mormon Battalion, forever altering Western history. (V)"

"John Stewart will always be remembered for his incredible wit, humor, and unwavering dedication to social and political issues that impacted the world during his lifetime. (V)"

"John Stewart was a highly respected journalist and comedian who spent decades hosting his own popular late-night television show. Tragically, his career was cut short due to an unexpected and untimely death. (V)"

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

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2025-07-04 08:43:05
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