Obituary of Phil Spector

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Phil Spector

Phil Spector (born December 26th, 1939 in New York City, New York) was a Musician who was best known for writing the song "To Know Him Is to Love Him". Phil died on January 16th, 2021 and his death was reported to be because complications related to COVID-19. He passed away at 81 years old.

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Phil Spector Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Spector, Phil
    • Common Name: Phil Spector
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: December 26, 1939
    • Age: 81 (at death)
    • Occupation: Musician
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Smucker's Strawberry Jam
    • Favorite Color: Pink
    • Favorite Scent: Kenneth Cole Vintage Black
    • Favorite Actor: Diane Keaton

    Phil's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Harvey Phillip Spector
    • Father:
    • Mother:
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Rachelle Marie Spector (married 1 September 2006-divorced 2019)
      • Ronnie Spector (married 14 April 1968-divorced 1974)
      • Annette Merar (married 1963-divorced ?)
    • Son(s):
      • Phillip Spector
      • Gary Spector
      • Louis Spector
      • Donte Spector
    • Daughter(s):
      • Nicole Spector

Death Notice:

  • Date: January 16 2021 at age 81
  • Place: Stockton, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: COVID-19 virus (related complications)

Category Tags:

MusicianAmerican Born on December 26th Born in 1939 Born in New York Died in 2021 Died at age 81 Died from COVID-19 virus

Quotable Quotes:

"[asked if he enjoyed the work of Andrew Lloyd Webber] Why, yes. In fact, I respect his work so much that one day I'd like to set it to music." (IMDB)

"I might be suffering from Parkinsons, but let's not shake on that."

"Have compassion for all beings, rich and poor alike; each has their suffering. Some suffer too much, others too little."

"If you are in a spaceship that is traveling at the speed of light, and you turn on the headlights, does anything happen?"

"Phil Spector lived a life full of revolutionary music production and undeniable influence, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to shape the music industry for years to come. (V)"

"Phil Spector was a renowned music producer and convicted murderer, who revolutionized the sound of popular music in the 1960s and 1970s before facing legal troubles later in life. (V)"

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Related Links:

Phil Spector on Wikipedia.org
Phil Spector at IMDB

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-06-16 08:43:09
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