Benny Andersen
(1929-2018)

Danish songwriter, poet (1929-2018) – Benny Andersen was born in Vangede (Suburb of Copenhagen, Denmark) on November 7th, 1929 and died in Sorgenfri (District (bydel) in Copenhagen, Denmark) on August 16th, 2018 at the age of 88. Today Benny Andersen would be 94 years old.

Age

how old was Benny Andersen when he died?

Benny Andersen died in 2018 at the age of 88.

Biographical data

Birthday	November 7th, 1929 (Thursday)
Place of Birth	Vangede Suburb of Copenhagen, Denmark
Death Date	August 16th, 2018 (Thursday)
Death place	Sorgenfri District (bydel) in Copenhagen, Denmark
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Scorpio (The Scorpion) ♏
Chinese Zodiac	Snake 蛇

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Benny Andersen

Birthday

When was Benny Andersen born?

Benny Andersen was born on November 7th, 1929.

Death

When did Benny Andersen die?

Benny Andersen died on August 16th, 2018 at the age of 88 in Sorgenfri (District (bydel) in Copenhagen, Denmark). Today Benny Andersen would be 94 years old.