Obituary of Ricky Van Shelton
Ricky Van Shelton
Ricky Shelton (born January 12th, 1952 in Danville, Virginia) was a Singer who was generally known for being a retired American country music singer with several hit songs including "Life Turned Her That Way". Ricky died on January 28th, 2026 (TBV) and his death was said to be because of a broken blood vessel in his heart. He was 74 years old when God took him away from us earthlings.
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Ricky Van Shelton Biography Wiki:
- Is He Dead or Alive: Still Alive
- Full Name: Shelton, Ricky
- Common Name: Ricky Van Shelton
- Gender: Male
- Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
- Birthplace: Danville, Virginia, United States
- Birth Date: January 12, 1952
- Age: 74
- Also Known As: Rick Shelton, Richard, Richy
- Occupation: Singer
- Genre: Country Music
- Active Years: 1986-2006
- Nationality: American
- Favorite Food: Oscar Mayer Hotdogs
- Favorite Color: Blue
- Favorite Scent: Coco Mademoiselle Eau De Parfum
- Favorite Actor: Diane Keaton
- Birth Name:
Richard Van Shelton - Father: Jenks Shelton
- Mother: Eloise Shelton
- Brother(s):
- Ronnie Shelton
- Don Shelton
- Sister(s):
- Judy Shelton Underwood
- Cacky Shelton Guill
- Spouse/Partner:
- Bettye Witt (married August 4, 1986-present)
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Category Tags:
SingerCountry Music Genre American Born on January 12th Born in 1952 Born in Virginia
Quotable Quotes:
"Ricky began singing in his brother's band and performed for free at any local gathering that would allow them in. It's not a surprise that he died from that."
Is Mr. Ricky Shelton still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has not passed away.
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Paula Leopold: I’m his biggest fan! I even had his initials on my license plates! Love his beautiful voice!
Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2025-12-01 13:40:49
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