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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- 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: Sophia Loren
- 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
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
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MusicianJazz Music Genre American Born on February 25th Born in 1929 Born in Virginia Died in 2007 Died at age 78 Died from Cancer
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"Tommy Newsom will forever be remembered for his unparalleled talent, kind heart, and timeless contributions to the music industry. (V)"
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Wiki Page Updated: 2024-04-13 10:15:21
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