Obituary of Tammy Wynette

Tammy Wynette

Tammy Wynette (born Virginia Wynette Pugh on May 5, 1942 in Itawamba County, Mississippi) was a singer-songwriter, TV actress, and author who was best known for singing country music and being called the "First Lady of Country Music". She is considered among the genre's most influential and successful artists. Tammy died on April 6, 1998 and her death was reportedly because of a pulmonary embolism. She died too soon at age 55.

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Tammy Wynette Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Wynette, Tammy
Common Name: Tammy Wynette
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: Itawamba County, Mississippi, United States
Birth Date: May 05, 1942
Age: 55 (at death)
Also Known As: Virginia Pugh. The First Lady of Country Music
Occupations:
Genre: Country Music
Active Years: 1965-1998

Net Worth: $900 thousand
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Magenta
Favorite Scent: Byredo Gypsy Water
Favorite Actor: Robert De Niro

Tammy's Family Tree

Birth Name: Virginia Wynette Pugh
Father: William Hollice Pugh
Mother: Mildred Faye Russell Pugh
Spouse/Partner:

Euple Byrd (married 1960-divorced 1965)
Don Chapel (married 1967-divorced 1968)
George Jones (married 1969-divorced 1975)
Michael Tomlin (married 1976-divorced 1976)
George Richey (married 6 July 1978-1998, her death)

Daughter(s):

Georgette Jones
Jackie Daly
Tina Denise Byrd
Gwendolyn Lee Byrd

Death Notice:

Date: April 06 1998 at age 55
Place: Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Cause of Death: Pulmonary embolism
Interment: Buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Nashville, Tennessee

Category Tags:

Singer-Songwriter TV Actress Author Country Music Genre American Born on May 5th Born in 1942 Born in Mississippi Died in 1998 Died at age 55 Died from Pulmonary embolism

Quotable Quotes:

"Tammy Wynette lived a storied life, leaving behind a legacy of timeless music that will continue to inspire and touch the hearts of generations to come. (V)"

"Ms. Wynette appears to have lived a tumultuous life filled with successes and challenges, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the world of country music. (V)"

Is Ms. Tammy Wynette still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has passed away.