Obituary of Paul Shaffer

Paul Shaffer

Paul Shaffer (born November 28th, 1949 in Toronto, Ontario) was a Musician who was best known for being a David Letterman's musical director. Paul died on October 23rd, 2025 (TBV) and his death was possibly because of a broken pelvis. He was over 75 years old last we checked.

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Paul Shaffer Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Still Alive
Full Name: Shaffer, Paul
Common Name: Paul Shaffer
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Birth Date: November 28, 1949
Age: 75
Also Known As: Johnny Carwash, Wayne
Occupations:
- Musician
- Singer
Active Years: 1972-Present

Nationality: Canadian
Favorite Food: Hershey's Kisses
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Scent: Kenneth Cole Mankind Hero
Favorite Actor: Buster Keaton

Paul's Family Tree

Birth Name: Paul Allan Wood Shaffer
Father: Bernard Shaffer
Mother: Shirley Shaffer
Spouse/Partner:

Cathy Vasapoli (married 19 August 1990-present)

Son(s):

William Wood Lee Shaffer (born January 1999)

Daughter(s):

Victoria Lily Shaffer (born 8 April 1993)

Death Notice:

Date: Still Alive
Place: Unknown
Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

Musician Singer Canadian Born on November 28th Born in 1949 Born in Ontario

Quotable Quotes:

"The concept of shaking hands is absolutely terrible, and statistically I've been proven right."

"Paul Shaffer was an American drummer and percussionist who died at the age of 54 after a long and successful career as a drummer in popular rock music. (V)"

"Mr. Shaffer left an indelible mark on the world through his musical talent and infectious energy, forever remembered as a legend in the industry. (V)"

"Paul Shaffer lived a fulfilling life as a talented musician, composer, and television host before passing away. (V)"

Is Mr. Paul Shaffer still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has not passed away.