Obituary of Laura Nyro

Laura Nyro

Laura Nyro (born October 18, 1947 in The Bronx, New York) was a singer-songwriter, composer, and music producer who was best known for her 1969 song “Eli’s Coming,” her 1968 song “Stoned Soul Picnic,” her 1967 song “Wedding Blue Bells” and her 1968 song “And When I Die.” Laura died on April 8, 1997 and her death was because of ovarian cancer. She died way too young at age 49.

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Laura Nyro Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Nyro, Laura
Common Name: Laura Nyro
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: The Bronx, New York, United States
Birth Date: October 18, 1947
Age: 49 (at death)
Occupations:
Genres:
Active Years: 1966-1997

Religion: Jewish
Net Worth: $7 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Domino's Meat Lover's Pizza
Favorite Color: Fuchsia
Favorite Scent: Calvin Klein Eternity for Men
Favorite Actor: Humphrey Bogart

Laura's Family Tree

Birth Name: Laura Nigro
Father: Louis Nigro (1916-2014)
Mother: Gilda Nigro (née Mirsky, 1926-1975)
Brother(s):

Jan Nigro

Spouse/Partner:

David Bianchini (married 1971-divorced 1976)

Death Notice:

Date: April 08 1997 at age 49
Place: Danbury, Connecticut, United States
Cause of Death: Ovarian cancer
Interment: Cremated and ashes scattered at her house in Danbury, Connecticut

Category Tags:

Singer-Songwriter Composer Music Producer Jazz Music Genre American Born on October 18th Born in 1947 Born in New York Died in 1997 Died at age 49 Died from Ovarian cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"Laura Nyro was a brilliant musician whose unique artistry and soulful songs continue to inspire countless musicians and listeners alike, even after her untimely passing. (V)"

"Laura Nyro had a successful career as a singer-songwriter with hits like "Stoned Soul Picnic" and "And When I Die," but unfortunately, she passed away at a relatively young age due to complications from ovarian cancer. (V)"

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