Obituary of Sonny Rollins

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Sonny Rollins

Walter Rollins (born September 7th, 1930 in New York City, New York) was a Musician who was best known for being an influential jazz musician throughout the second half of the last century. Sonny died on January 29th, 2026 (TBV) and his death was possibly because of a fall and the resulting complications. He was 95 years old when he passed.

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Sonny Rollins Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Still Alive
    • Full Name: Rollins, Walter
    • Common Name: Sonny Rollins
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: September 07, 1930
    • Age: 95
    • Occupation: Musician
    • Genre: Jazz Music
    • Active Years: 1947-2014
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Mountain Dew
    • Favorite Color: Pink
    • Favorite Scent: Creed Aventus
    • Favorite Actor: Samuel L Jackson

    Walter's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Walter Theodore Rollins
    • Father: Roy Rollins
    • Mother:
    • Brother(s):
      • two
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Dawn Finney (married 1956-present)

Death Notice:

  • Date: Still Alive
  • Place: Unknown
  • Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

MusicianJazz Music Genre American Born on September 7th Born in 1930 Born in New York

Quotable Quotes:

"Rollins was an amazing person and we will never forget how he helped so many in his life. We love you Walter Rollins and we will never forget what you did for us. (V)"

"Walter Rollins was an inspirational leader who left a lasting impact on those who were fortunate enough to cross paths with him, and his legacy continues to live on even after he journeyed to the next world. (V)"

Is Mr. Walter Rollins still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has not passed away.

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-06-04 13:26:14
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