Obituary of Mickey Gilley

Mickey Gilley

Mickey Gilley (born March 9th, 1936 in Natchez, Mississippi) was a Singer-Songwriter who was best known for country music and pop. He was also famously a cousin of Jerry Lee Lewis and Jimmy Swaggart. Mickey's fame was enhanced due to his nightclub, dubbed the "world's biggest honky tonk" in Pasadena, Texas. According to Facebook, Mickey died on May 7th, 2022 and his death was because of a brief illness (reportedly cancer - his death was not a hoax). He was 86 when he passed.

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Mickey Gilley Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Gilley, Mickey
Common Name: Mickey Gilley
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Natchez, Mississippi, United States
Birth Date: March 09, 1936
Age: 86 (at death)
Also Known As: Mick
Occupation: Singer-Songwriter

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Reeses Peanut Butter Cups
Favorite Color: Yellow
Favorite Scent: Elizabeth Arden White Tea
Favorite Actor: Kirk Douglas

Mickey's Family Tree

Birth Name: Mickey Leroy Gilley
Father: Arthur Fillmore Gilley (November 27, 1897-February 2, 1982)
Mother: Irene Gilley (née Lewis, September 11, 1900-August 14, 1985)
Spouse/Partner:

Geraldine Garrett (married 1953-divorced 1961)
Vivian McDonald (married 1962-2019, her death)

Son(s):

Keith Ray Gilley
Michael Gilley
Gregory Gilley

Daughter(s):

Kathy Gilley

Death Notice:

Date: May 07 2022 at age 86
Place: Branson, Missouri, United States
Cause of Death: Unspecified illness (possibly cancer)

Category Tags:

Singer-Songwriter American Born on March 9th Born in 1936 Born in Mississippi Died in 2022 Died at age 86 Died from Unspecified illness

Quotable Quotes:

"Mickey Gilley will always be remembered for his incredible talent, inspiring music, and lasting impact on the country music community. (V)"

"Mickey Gilley had a successful career as a country music singer and pianist, rising to fame in the 1970s and becoming a popular performer in Branson, Missouri, until his passing. (V)"

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