Obituary of Rudolph Isley

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Rudolph Isley

Rudolph Isley (born April 1st, 1939 in Cincinnati, Ohio) was a Singer-Songwriter who was best known for being one of the founding members of musical group "The Isley Brothers". Rudolph died on October 11th, 2023 and his death was possibly because of a heart attack. He was 84 years old when his ticker quit.

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Rudolph Isley Biography Wiki:

    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Yellow
    • Favorite Scent: Byredo Gypsy Water
    • Favorite Actor: Dustin Hoffman

    Rudolph's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Rudolph Bernard Isley
    • Father: Sallye Bell
    • Mother: O'Kelly Isley Sr
    • Brother(s):
      • O'Kelly "Kelly" Isley Jr. (December 25, 1937-March 31, 1986)
      • Ronald "Ronnie" Isley (born May 21, 1941)
      • Vernon Isley
      • Ernest "Ernie" Isley (born March 7, 1952)
      • Marvin Isley (August 18, 1953-June 6, 2010)[
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Elaine Isley (married 1958-October 12, 2023, his death)

Death Notice:

  • Date: October 11 2023 at age 84
  • Place: Chicago, Illinois, United States
  • Cause of Death: Heart Attack

Category Tags:

Singer-SongwriterRhythm and Blues Music Genre American Born on April 1st Born in 1939 Born in Ohio Died in 2023 Died at age 84 Died from Heart Attack

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-03-01 09:53:41
Author: Tucker
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