Obituary of Kenny G

Kenny G

Kenneth Gorelick (born June 5th, 1956 in Seattle, Washington) was a Musician who was best known as an American jazz saxophonist. Kenny died on January 29th, 2026 (TBV) and his death was possibly because of a nasty lip infection. He was just over 69 years old.

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Kenny G Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Still Alive
Full Name: Gorelick, Kenneth
Common Name: Kenny G
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Seattle, Washington, United States
Birth Date: June 05, 1956
Age: 69
Also Known As: Kenneth Gorelick, Ken
Occupation: Musician
Genre: Jazz Music
Active Years: 1973-Present

Religion: Jewish
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: StarKist Canned Tuna
Favorite Color: Turquoise
Favorite Scent: Bleu de Chanel
Favorite Actor: Tom Hanks

Kenneth's Family Tree

Birth Name: Kenneth Bruce Gorelick
Father:
Mother:
Spouse/Partner:

Janice DeLeon (married 1980-divorced 1987)
Lyndie Benson (married 1992-divorced August 2012)

Son(s):

Max Gorelick
Noah Gorelick

Death Notice:

Date: Still Alive
Place: Unknown
Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

Musician Jazz Music Genre American Born on June 5th Born in 1956 Born in Washington

Quotable Quotes:

"Every day's a negotiation and sometimes it's done with guns."

"Your body is precious. It is our vehicle for awakening. Treat it with care. "

"Get a good idea and stay with it. Dog it, and work at it until it's done right."

"The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a person's determination."

"Happiness is not having a lot. Happiness is giving a lot."

"You can't just walk away when somebody recognizes you. You have to take some time out and talk to them. It's not a waste of time - I just love talking to people. And I don't do this to sell records. The truth is, I do what I do because I love it." (IMDB)

"Kenneth Gorelick, known to the world as the iconic musician Kenny G, lived a life filled with passion, talent, and inspiration, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to touch hearts for generations to come. (V)"

"Kenneth Gorelick, also known as Kenny G, had a successful professional life as a renowned saxophonist, selling over 75 million records worldwide and winning multiple Grammy Awards, despite facing criticism for his smooth jazz style. Unfortunately, his death at the age of 66 left a void in the music industry and among his fans. (V)"

Is Mr. Kenneth Gorelick still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has not passed away.