Obituary of Sammy Davis Jr

Sammy Davis Jr

Samuel Davis (born December 8th, 1925 in Harlem, New York) was a Singer who was best known for being a very well known cool guy in the entertainment business. Samuel died on May 16, 1990 and his death was reportedly because of complications from throat cancer. He was aged 64.

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Sammy Davis Jr Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Davis, Samuel
Common Name: Sammy Davis Jr
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Harlem, New York, United States
Birth Date: December 08, 1925
Age: 64 (at death)
Also Known As: Smoky
Occupation: Singer

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Libby's Brown Beans
Favorite Color: Burgandy
Favorite Scent: Elizabeth Arden White Tea
Favorite Actor: Diane Keaton

Samuel's Family Tree

Birth Name: Samuel George Davis Jr.
Father: Sammy Davis Sr.
Mother: Elvera Sanchez
Spouse/Partner:

Altovise Davis (married 11 May 1970-16 May 1990, his death)
May Britt (married 13 November 1960-divorced 19 December 1968)
Loray White (married 10 January 1958-divorced 23 April 1959)

Death Notice:

Date: May 16 1990 at age 64
Place: Beverly Hills, California, United States
Cause of Death: Throat cancer (related complications)
Interment: Buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California

Category Tags:

Singer American Born on December 8th Born in 1925 Born in New York Died in 1990 Died at age 64 Died from Throat cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"Never let the fear of striking out get in your way."

"Being a star has made it possible for me to get insulted in places where the average Negro could never hope to get insulted." (IMDB)

"If anything is worth doing, do it with all your heart."

"Samuel Davis lived a remarkable life filled with passion, determination, and selflessness, and left a lasting impact on all those who were fortunate enough to know him. (V)"

"Samuel Davis had a successful career as a prominent lawyer, but unfortunately met an untimely end due to a tragic accident while traveling for a case. (V)"

Is Mr. Samuel Davis still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.