Obituary of William Jan Berry

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William Jan Berry

William Jan Berry (born April 3, 1941 in Los Angeles, California) was a singer who was best known for being a pioneer of the California Sound and vocal surf music styles made famous by “The Beach Boys” during the 1960’s along with Dean Torrence. William died on March 26, 2004 and his death was reportedly because of an epileptic seizure. He died quite young at age 62.

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William Jan Berry Biography Wiki:

    • Net Worth: $1.5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: StarKist Canned Tuna
    • Favorite Color: Pink
    • Favorite Scent: Calvin Klein Eternity for Men
    • Favorite Actor:

    Jan's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: William Jan Berry
    • Father: William L. Berry
    • Mother: Clara Lorentze Mustad (1919-2009)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Gertrude Filip (married 1 September 1991-2004, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Steve Berry

Death Notice:

  • Date: March 26 2004 at age 62
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Epilepsy
  • Interment: Cremated

Category Tags:

SingerPop Music Genre American Born on April 3rd Born in 1941 Born in California Died in 2004 Died at age 62 Died from Epilepsy

Jan's Notable Roles:

  • The Beach Boys

Quotable Quotes:

"Jan Berry was an American author and editor of his high school newspaper but he never really got over the trauma of it. (V)"

"Jan Berry was a remarkable musician whose life and legacy continue to inspire and influence generations to come. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2024-05-11 00:43:06
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