Obituary of Wayne Shorter

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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: Lauren Bacall

    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:

Category Tags:

MusicianJazz 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)"

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

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2024-05-30 00:43:10
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