Obituary of Ralph Stanley

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Ralph Stanley

Ralph Edmund Stanley (born February 25th, 1927 in Big Spraddle Creek, Virginia) was a Musician who was best known for musical talent. Ralph died on June 23rd, 2016 and his death was reportedly because of skin cancer. He was 89 years old.

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Ralph Stanley Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Stanley, Ralph Edmund
    • Common Name: Ralph Stanley
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Big Spraddle Creek, Virginia, United States
    • Birth Date: February 25, 1927
    • Age: 89 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Ralph Edmund Stanley
    • Occupation: Musician
    • Political Affiliation: Democrat
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Häagen-Dazs Ice Cream
    • Favorite Color: Yellow
    • Favorite Scent: Jimmy Choo Man
    • Favorite Actor: Karen Gillan

    Ralph Edmund's Family Tree

    • Father: Lee Stanley
    • Mother: Lucy Stanley
    • Spouse/Partner:
    • Not  Married - Single - Dating?

Death Notice:

  • Date: June 23 2016 at age 89
  • Place: Coeburn, Virginia, United States
  • Cause of Death: Cancer (skin)
  • Interment: Buried

Category Tags:

MusicianAmerican Born on February 25th Born in 1927 Born in Virginia Died in 2016 Died at age 89 Died from Cancer

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"Stanley's death was a loss to his family and friends. (V)"

"Ralph Edmund Stanley dedicated his life to preserving and sharing the rich tradition of bluegrass music, leaving a lasting impact on countless musicians and audiences around the world. His passion, talent, and legacy will continue to inspire generations to come. (V)"

"Ralph Edmund Stanley was a renowned American bluegrass musician and singer, known for his influential career spanning over six decades. He passed away at the age of 89 due to health complications. (V)"

Is Mr. Ralph Edmund Stanley still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2025-09-09 08:46:01
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