Obituary of Otis Blackwell

Otis Blackwell

Otis Blackwell (born February 16, 1931 in Brooklyn, New York) was a singer-songwriter and musician who was best known for influencing rock and roll and for his compositions include many very popular songs including: "Fever", "Great Balls of Fire" and "Breathless", "Don't Be Cruel", "All Shook Up" and "Return to Sender", and "Handy Man.” Otis died on May 6, 2002 and his death was because of a heart attack. He died at age 71.

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Otis Blackwell Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Blackwell, Otis
Common Name: Otis Blackwell
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Birth Date: February 16, 1931
Age: 71 (at death)
Also Known As: John Davenport
Occupations:
- Singer-Songwriter
- Musician
Genre: Rock and Roll Music
Active Years: 1950-2002

Net Worth: $1.5 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Scent: Paco Rabanne Invictus
Favorite Actor: Scarlett Johansson

Otis's Family Tree

Birth Name: Otis Blackwell
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Mamie Wiggins (married?-2002, his death)

Death Notice:

Date: May 06 2002 at age 71
Place: Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Cause of Death: Heart attack
Interment: Buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery

Category Tags:

Singer-Songwriter Musician Rock and Roll Music Genre American Born on February 16th Born in 1931 Born in New York Died in 2002 Died at age 71 Died from Heart attack

Quotable Quotes:

"Otis Blackwell was a legendary songwriter whose music and impact on the industry will continue to be felt for generations to come. (V)"

"Otis Blackwell was a prolific songwriter and record producer, known for his contributions to the music industry during the 1950s and 60s. Unfortunately, his life was cut short due to health complications. (V)"

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