Harry Chapin
(1942-1981)

American singer-songwriter (1942–1981) – Harry Chapin was born in Brooklyn (Borough of New York City, New York, United States) on December 7th, 1942 and died in New York City (Most populous city in the United States) on July 16th, 1981 at the age of 38. Today Harry Chapin would be 81 years old.

Age

how old was Harry Chapin when he died?

Harry Chapin died in 1981 at the age of 38.

Biographical data

Birthday	December 7th, 1942 (Monday)
Place of Birth	Brooklyn Borough of New York City, New York, United States
Death Date	July 16th, 1981 (Thursday)
Death place	New York City Most populous city in the United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Sagittarius (The Centaur/Archer) ♐
Chinese Zodiac	Horse 馬

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Harry Chapin

Birthday

When was Harry Chapin born?

Harry Chapin was born on December 7th, 1942.

Death

When did Harry Chapin die?

Harry Chapin died on July 16th, 1981 at the age of 38 in New York City (Most populous city in the United States). Today Harry Chapin would be 81 years old.