Obituary of Pete Seeger

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Pete Seeger

Peter Seeger (born May 3rd, 1919 in New York, New York) was a Singer-Songwriter who was best known for singing in the folk music group "The Weavers". Pete died on January 27, 2014 at the ripe old age of 94. Pete's death was basically because of old age after a short illness.

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Pete Seeger Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Seeger, Peter
    • Common Name: Pete Seeger
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: New York, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: May 03, 1919
    • Age: 94 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Peter
    • Occupations:
    • Genre: Folk Music
    • Active Years: 1939-2014
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Newman's Own Dressing
    • Favorite Color: Green
    • Favorite Scent: Gucci Guilty
    • Favorite Actor: Elizabeth Taylor

    Peter's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Peter Seeger
    • Father: Charles Louis Seeger Jr.
    • Mother: Constance de Clyver Edson
    • Brother(s):
      • Charles Seeger III
      • John Seeger
      • Mike Seeger (half-brother)
    • Sister(s):
      • Margaret "Peggy" Seeger (half-sister)
      • Penelope "Penny" Seeger (half-sister)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Toshi-Aline Ōta (married 1943-2013, her death)
    • Son(s):
      • Peter Ōta Seeger (1944-1944)
      • Daniel Seeger
    • Daughter(s):
      • Mika Seeger
      • Tinya Seeger

Death Notice:

  • Date: January 27 2014 at age 94
  • Place: New York City, New York, United States
  • Cause of Death: Old age

Category Tags:

Singer-SongwriterActivist Folk Music Genre American Born on May 3rd Born in 1919 Born in New York Died in 2014 Died at age 94 Died from Old age

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"Pete Seeger was an influencial American musician who helped popularize the music of bluegrass and folk. After his death in 1985, many people looked to his music as a key to understand American culture. (V)"

"Mister Seeger was a dedicated musician and activist whose passion and contributions will continue to inspire generations to come. (V)"

"Peter Seeger was a beloved American folk singer and social activist who used his music to spread messages of peace and justice, until his passing at the age of 94. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-12-02 09:02:04
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