Don Shirley
(1927-2013)
American-Jamaican jazz pianist and composer – Don Shirley was born in Pensacola (County seat of Escambia County, Florida, United States) on January 29th, 1927 and died in Manhattan (Borough of New York City, New York, United States) on April 6th, 2013 at the age of 86. Today Don Shirley would be 97 years old.
Age
how old was Don Shirley when he died?
86
Don Shirley died in 2013 at the age of 86.
Biographical data
| Birthday | January 29th, 1927 (Saturday) |
|---|---|
| Place of Birth | Pensacola County seat of Escambia County, Florida, United States |
| Death Date | April 6th, 2013 (Saturday) |
| Death place | Manhattan Borough of New York City, New York, United States |
| Birth sign (Zodiac) | Aquarius (The Water-Bearer) ♒ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rabbit 兔 |
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Birthday
When was Don Shirley born?
Don Shirley was born on January 29th, 1927.
Death
When did Don Shirley die?
Don Shirley died on April 6th, 2013 at the age of 86 in Manhattan (Borough of New York City, New York, United States). Today Don Shirley would be 97 years old.
Place of Birth
Where was Don Shirley born?
Pensacola (County seat of Escambia County, Florida, United States).
Death place
Where did Don Shirley die?
Manhattan (Borough of New York City, New York, United States).
Zodiac
What is the zodiac sign of Don Shirley?
Don Shirley was born in the zodiac sign Aquarius (The Water-Bearer).
Chinese Zodiac
Which Chinese zodiac sign does Don Shirley have?
Don Shirley was born in 1927 in the year of the Chinese zodiac Rabbit.
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