Obituary of Merle Haggard

Merle Haggard

Merle Haggard (born April 6th, 1937 in Oildale, California) was a Musician who was best known as a country and Western singer and songwriter. Merle died on April 6, 2016 and his death was because of complications from pneumonia. He was 79.

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Merle Haggard Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Haggard, Merle
Common Name: Merle Haggard
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Oildale, California, United States
Birth Date: April 06, 1937
Age: 79 (at death)
Occupation: Musician

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Lamb Chops
Favorite Color: Turquoise
Favorite Scent: Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb
Favorite Actor: Gene Hackman

Merle's Family Tree

Birth Name: Merle Ronald Haggard
Father: James Francis Haggard
Mother: Flossie Mae Haggard (née Harp)
Spouse/Partner:

Leona Hobbs(married 1956-divorced 1964)
Bonnie Owens (married 1965-divorced 1978)
Leona Williams (married 1978-divorced 1983)
Debbie Parret (married 1985-divorced 1991)
Theresa Ann Lane (married 1993-2016, his death)

Son(s):

Ben Haggard

Daughter(s):

Jenessa Haggard

Death Notice:

Date: April 06 2016 at age 79
Place: Palo Cedro, California, United States
Cause of Death: Pneumonia (related complications)
Interment: Buried in a private funeral at his ranch

Category Tags:

Musician American Born on April 6th Born in 1937 Born in California Died in 2016 Died at age 79 Died from Pneumonia

Quotable Quotes:

"Merle Haggard lived a remarkable life, filled with groundbreaking music and unwavering dedication to his craft, leaving behind a legacy that will be really good. (V)"

"Merle had a prolific and successful career in the music industry, but unfortunately passed away at the age of 79 due to complications from a long-standing battle with illness. (V)"

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