Obituary of Wayne Shorter

Wayne Shorter

Wayne Shorter (born August 25th, 1933 in Newark, New Jersey) was a Musician who was best known for working for the Jazz combo, "Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers". Wayne died on March 2nd, 2023 and his death was likely due to natural causes. He was 89 years old when he passed away in hospital.

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Wayne Shorter Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Shorter, Wayne
Common Name: Wayne Shorter
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Newark, New Jersey, United States
Birth Date: August 25, 1933
Age: 89 (at death)
Occupation: Musician
Genre: Jazz Music

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Smucker's Strawberry Jam
Favorite Color: Yellow
Favorite Scent: Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet
Favorite Actor: Elizabeth Taylor

Wayne's Family Tree

Father:
Mother:
Spouse/Partner:

Teruko (Irene) Nakagami (married 1961 -divorced 1964)
Ana Maria Patricio (married 1970, July 17, 1996, her death)
Carolina Dos Santos (married 1999-2023, his death)

Daughter(s):

Miyako Shorter
Iska Shorter

Death Notice:

Date: March 02 2023 at age 89
Place: Not Available,
Cause of Death: Natural causes

Category Tags:

Musician Jazz Music Genre American Born on August 25th Born in 1933 Born in New Jersey Died in 2023 Died at age 89 Died from Natural causes

Quotable Quotes:

" Wayne Shorter's life was cut short at the age of 47 after a car accident. (V)"

"I'm so sorry to lose you so soon, Wayne. I loved you so much. (V)"

"Wayne Shorter will always be remembered as a musical genius whose innovative compositions and unparalleled saxophone skills influenced countless generations of musicians. His legacy will continue to inspire and shape the world of jazz for years to come. (V)"

"Wayne Shorter had an illustrious professional career, becoming a renowned saxophonist and composer in the world of jazz music before passing away at the age of 87. (V)"

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