Obituary of Tommy Newsom

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
Favorite Scent: Coco Mademoiselle Eau De Parfum
Favorite Actor: Chris Evans

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:

Musician Jazz 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)"

"Tommy Newsom was a talented saxophonist who spent most of his professional life as the bandleader and an integral member of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson until his retirement in 1992, and his passing left a void in the world of jazz and television. (V)"

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