Obituary of Little Richard

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Little Richard

Little Richard (born December 5th, 1932 in Macon, Georgia) was a Singer-Songwriter who was was sometimes called the "Architect of Rock and Roll" was an American recording artist, songwriter, and musician. Richard may have died on May 9, 2020 and his death was related to bone cancer. He was 87 when the cancer got him.

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Little Richard Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Richard, Little
    • Common Name: Little Richard
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Macon, Georgia, United States
    • Birth Date: December 05, 1932
    • Age: 87 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Richard Wayne Penniman, Rich
    • Occupation: Singer-Songwriter
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Honey Nut Cheerios
    • Favorite Color: Burgandy
    • Favorite Scent: Acqua di Parma Essenza
    • Favorite Actor: Dustin Hoffman

    Little's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Richard Wayne Penniman
    • Father: Charles "Bud" Penniman
    • Mother: Leva Mae Penniman (née Stewart)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Ernestine Campbell (married 1959-divorced 1963)
    • Son(s):
      • Danny Jones (adopted)

Death Notice:

  • Date: May 09 2020 at age 87
  • Place: Tullahom, Tennessee, United States
  • Cause of Death: Bone cancer

Category Tags:

Singer-SongwriterAmerican Born on December 5th Born in 1932 Born in Georgia Died in 2020 Died at age 87 Died from Bone cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game."

"The band hated that makeup. If we didn't put on makeup, they wouldn't have let us in those white clubs. They figured we weren't gonna bother the white girls." (IMDB)

"In death, Little Richard leaves a legacy of music and love. (V)"

"Little Richard's life and legacy will always be remembered and celebrated for his immense talent, electrifying performances, and contributions to the world of music. (V)"

"Little Richard lived a long and storied professional life as a pioneer and influencer in the world of rock and roll, but sadly passed away at the age of 98 due to natural causes. (V)"

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

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-06-28 08:43:03
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