Obituary of Krzysztof Komeda

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Krzysztof Komeda

Krzysztof Komeda (born April 27, 1931 in Poznań, Poland) was a composer and musician who was best known for film scores for several Roman Polanski movies including “Knife in the Water,” “Cul-de-sac,” “The Fearless Vampire Killers,” and “Rosemary’s Baby.” Krzysztof died on April 23, 1969 and his death was reportedly because of an accidental fall. He died young at age 37 just four days before his 38th birthday.

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Krzysztof Komeda Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Komeda, Krzysztof
    • Common Name: Krzysztof Komeda
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Poznań, Poland
    • Birth Date: April 27, 1931
    • Age: 37 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Kris, Christopher Komeda
    • Occupations:
    • Genre: Jazz Music
    • Active Years: 1952-1969
    • Net Worth: $1.5 million
    • Nationality: Polish
    • Favorite Food: StarKist Canned Tuna
    • Favorite Color: Baby Blue (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    Krzysztof's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Krzysztof Trzciński
    • Father: Mieczysław Trzciński
    • Mother: Zenobia Trzcińska Husband
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Zofia von Tittenbrun (married 1959-1969, his death)

Death Notice:

  • Date: April 23 1969 at age 37
  • Place: Warsaw, Poland
  • Cause of Death: Accident (fall)

Category Tags:

ComposerMusician Jazz Music Genre Polish Born on April 27th Born in 1931 Died in 1969 Died at age 37 Died from Accident

Krzysztof's Notable Roles:

  • Knife in the Water
  • Cul-de-sac
  • The Fearless Vampire Killers
  • Rosemary’s Baby

Quotable Quotes:

"When Krzysztof Komeda was found dead, the police were baffled by the curios circumstances and the lack of evidence. (V)"

"Krzysztof Komeda will always be remembered as a brilliant jazz pianist and composer, whose contributions to the genre continue to be celebrated and admired, even long after his untimely passing. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2024-04-14 00:43:05
Author: Stan
Confirmation: Krzysztof Komeda on Wikipedia


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