Obituary of Sammi Smith
Sammi Smith
Sammi Smith (born August 5, 1943 in Orange County, California) was a singer-songwriter who was best known for recording the country-pop crossover hit, "Help Me Make It Through the Night", which was written by Kris Kristofferson in 1971 . Sammi died on February 12, 2005 and her death was because of emphysema. She died too soon at age 61.
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Sammi Smith Biography Wiki:
- Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
- Full Name: Smith, Sammi
- Common Name: Sammi Smith
- Gender: Female
- Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
- Birthplace: Orange County, California, United States
- Birth Date: August 05, 1943
- Age: 61 (at death)
- Also Known As: Sammy, Girl Hero
- Occupation: Singer-Songwriter
- Net Worth: $1.5 million
- Nationality: American
- Favorite Food: Honey Nut Cheerios
- Favorite Color: Fuchsia
- Favorite Scent: Tom Ford Noir Extreme
- Favorite Actor: Anthony Hopkins
- Birth Name:
Jewel Faye Smith - Father: Larry Smith
- Mother: Jewel Smith
- Spouse/Partner:
- Jody Payne (married 1971-2005, her death)
- Bob White (married ?-divorced 1965)
- Son(s):
- Waylon Payne (born April 5, 1972)
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Category Tags:
Singer-SongwriterAmerican Born on August 5th Born in 1943 Born in California Died in 2005 Died at age 61 Died from Emphysema
Quotable Quotes:
"I like to reminisce with people about tomorrow's news."
"Sammi Smith's life was a shining example of resilience, determination, and talent, leaving a mark on the world that will never be forgotten. (V)"
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Lawrence Roberts : Sammis parents were called Mama Jewel and Pappa Larry. They lived in Coolidge Az
Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2024-10-23 16:43:08
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