Obituary of Townes Van Zandt

Townes Van Zandt

John Townes Van Zandt (born March 7, 1944 in Fort Worth, Texas) was a singer-songwriter who was best known for writing numerous American Country songs, such as "Pancho and Lefty,” "For the Sake of the Song,” "If I Needed You,” "Tecumseh Valley,” "Tower Song,” "Rex's Blues,” and "To Live Is to Fly,” which are considered masterpieces of American songwriting. Townes died on January 1, 1997 and his death was reportedly because of cardiac arrhythmia. He died too soon at age 52.

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Townes Van Zandt Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Van Zandt, Townes
Common Name: Townes Van Zandt
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Birth Date: March 07, 1944
Age: 52 (at death)
Also Known As: John Van Zandt
Occupation: Singer-Songwriter
Genres:
Active Years: 1965-1997

Net Worth: $10 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Chips Ahoy! Chocolate Chip Cookies
Favorite Color: Magenta
Favorite Scent: Kenneth Cole Mankind Hero
Favorite Actor: Audrey Hepburn

Townes's Family Tree

Birth Name: John Townes Van Zandt
Father: Harris Williams Van Zandt (1913-1966)
Mother: Dorothy Townes (1919-1983)
Brother(s):

Bill Van Zandt (1949–2009)

Sister(s):

Donna Van Zandt (1941–2011)

Spouse/Partner:

Fran Petters (married 1965-divorced 1970)
Cindy Morgan (married 1978-divorced 1983)
Jeanene Munselle (married 1983-divorced 1994)

Son(s):

John Townes Van Zandt II
William Vincent Van Zandt

Daughter(s):

Katie Belle Van Zandt

Death Notice:

Date: January 01 1997 at age 52
Place: Smyrna, Tennessee, United States
Cause of Death: Cardiac arrest (cardiac arrhythmia)
Funeral Arrangements: Held in a Nashville Church in Nashville, Tennessee
Interment: Cremated and some ashes placed at Dido Cemetery in Dido, Texas

Category Tags:

Singer-Songwriter Country Music Genre American Born on March 7th Born in 1944 Born in Texas Died in 1997 Died at age 52 Died from Cardiac arrest

Quotable Quotes:

"In Townes Van Zandt's life, there was sadness, happiness, and love. He was arysia and was Byte. (V)"

" Townes Van Zandt was an American songwriter, musician and activist. He was best known for his hit singles "It's Your Birthday" and "Crazy Legs." (V)"

" Townes Van Zandt was an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He is best known for his critically acclaimed and commercially successful albums such as Kid Charlemagne and Blue Harvest, as well as his influential and popular live performances. His death at the age of 83 on October 5, 2016 caused a global outpouring of sadness and grief. (V)"

"Townes Van Zandt's life may have ended, but his timeless music and poetic lyrics will live on forever. (V)"

"Townes Van Zandt's professional life was marked by critical acclaim and a devoted fan base, but his struggle with addiction and mental health ultimately led to his untimely demise. (V)"

Is Mr. Townes Van Zandt still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.