Obituary of Levon Helm

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Levon Helm

Mark Helm (born May 26th, 1940 in Elaine, Arkansas) was a Musician who was best known for being the drummer and one of the the lead vocalists for "The Band". Mark died on April 19th, 2012 and his death was reportedly because of cancer. He was 71 when he died.

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Levon Helm Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Helm, Mark
    • Common Name: Levon Helm
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Elaine, Arkansas, United States
    • Birth Date: May 26, 1940
    • Age: 71 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Mark Lavon
    • Occupation: Musician
    • Genre: Rock and Roll Music
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Chips Ahoy! Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Favorite Color: Orange (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    Mark's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Mark Lavon Helm
    • Father: Nell Helm
    • Mother: Diamond Helm
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Sandra Dodd (married 1981-2012, his death)
      • Libby Titus (partnered 1969-1978)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Amy Helm (born December 3, 1970)

Death Notice:

  • Date: April 19 2012 at age 71
  • Place: New York City, New York, United States
  • Cause of Death: Throat cancer (related complications)
  • Funeral Arrangements: a public wake was at Helm's Barn studio complex on April 26.
  • Interment: buried in the Woodstock Cemetery in New York

Category Tags:

MusicianRock and Roll Music Genre American Born on May 26th Born in 1940 Born in Arkansas Died in 2012 Died at age 71 Died from Throat cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"To the question whether I am a pessimist or an optimist, I answer that my knowledge is pessimistic, but my willing and hoping are optimistic."

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

"It isn't all over; everything has not been invented; the human adventure is just beginning."

"I don't want to be in love but you're makin' me"

" I have been watching this migration. And I see the people. I mean, they're men. They're mostly men, and they're strong men. These are physically young, strong men. "

"Whenever I think of the past, it brings back so many memories."

"If you train hard, you'll not only be hard, you'll be hard to beat."

"He was an amazing person who always kept people alive and made them laugh. He will be deeply missed. (V)"

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

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Wiki Page Updated: 2023-05-29 00:43:02
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