Obituary of Tommy Newsom

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Tommy Newsom

Thomas Penn Thomas (born February 25, 1929 in Portsmouth, Virginia) was a musician who was best known for being the saxophone player in the musical group "NBC Orchestra" on American talk show “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson,” and later became assistant director. Tommy died on April 28, 2007 and his death was because of bladder and liver cancer. He died at age 78.

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Tommy Newsom Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Newsom, Tommy
    • Common Name: Tommy Newsom
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Portsmouth, Virginia, United States
    • Birth Date: February 25, 1929
    • Age: 78 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Tom
    • Occupation: Musician
    • Genre: Jazz Music
    • Active Years: 1960-2005
    • Net Worth: $1 to $5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Smucker's Strawberry Jam
    • Favorite Color: Lilac (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    Tommy's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Thomas Penn Newsom
    • Father: J. Holt Newsom
    • Mother: Margaret W. Newsom
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Patricia Newsom (married 1958-2007, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Mark Newsom (died 2003)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Candy Newsom

Death Notice:

  • Date: April 28 2007 at age 78
  • Place: Portsmouth, Virginia, United States
  • Cause of Death: Cancer (bladder and liver)

Category Tags:

MusicianJazz Music Genre American Born on February 25th Born in 1929 Born in Virginia Died in 2007 Died at age 78 Died from Cancer

Tommy's Notable Roles:

  • The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Quotable Quotes:

"Tommy Newsom will forever be remembered for his unparalleled talent, kind heart, and timeless contributions to the music industry. (V)"

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

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Tommy Newsom on Wikipedia.org
Tommy Newsom at IMDB

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Wiki Page Updated: 2024-04-13 10:15:21
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