Obituary of Sammy Davis Jr

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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 (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    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:

SingerAmerican 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)"

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

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2023-12-30 00:43:02
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