Obituary of Melvin Franklin

Melvin Franklin

David Melvin English (born October 12, 1942 in Montgomery, Alabama) was a singer and musician who was best known for his role as a founding member of Motown singing group, “The Temptations” that were popular from 1960 to 1994. Melvin died on February 23, 1995 and his death was because of congestive heart failure following a series of seizures. He died too young at age 52.

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Melvin Franklin Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Franklin, Melvin
Common Name: Melvin Franklin
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Montgomery, Alabama, United States
Birth Date: October 12, 1942
Age: 52 (at death)
Also Known As: Blue
Occupations:
- Singer
- Musician
Genres:
- Electronic Music
- Rhythm and Blues Music
Active Years: 1958-1995

Net Worth: $1.5 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Omaha Steaks
Favorite Color: Pink
Favorite Scent: Armaf Club De Nuit Intense
Favorite Actor: Gary Cooper

Melvin's Family Tree

Birth Name: David Melvin English
Father:
Mother: Rose English
Spouse/Partner:

Kimberly English (married?-1995, his death)

Son(s):

David English Jr.
Niquos English

Daughter(s):

Davette English
Felicia English
LaRissa English

Death Notice:

Date: February 23 1995 at age 52
Place: Los Angeles County, California, United States
Cause of Death: Congestive heart failure (following a series of seizures)
Interment: Buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Los Angeles, California

Category Tags:

Singer Musician Electronic Music Genre American Born on October 12th Born in 1942 Born in Alabama Died in 1995 Died at age 52 Died from Congestive heart failure

Melvin's Notable Roles:

The Temptations

Quotable Quotes:

"[Speaking at the funeral of David Ruffin]: "As long as his memory lives in our hearts, he will be immortal. Let all of us pass his memory on to our children for generations to come, just as we have done for the late great Paul Williams and Marvin Gaye."" (IMDB)

"Melvin Franklin will always be remembered as a legendary bass singer of the iconic Motown group, The Temptations, whose powerful voice and stage presence continue to inspire music lovers around the world even after his passing. (V)"

"Melvin Franklin was a talented and respected musician, known for his deep bass vocals as a member of the Motown group The Temptations; tragically, his life was cut short due to health complications. (V)"

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