Ira Gershwin
(1896-1983)
American lyricist (1896–1983) – Ira Gershwin was born in Manhattan (Borough of New York City, New York, United States) on December 6th, 1896 and died in Beverly Hills (City in Los Angeles County, California, United States) on August 17th, 1983 at the age of 86. Today Ira Gershwin would be 127 years old.
Age
how old was Ira Gershwin when he died?
86
Ira Gershwin died in 1983 at the age of 86.
Biographical data
| Birthday | December 6th, 1896 (Sunday) |
|---|---|
| Place of Birth | Manhattan Borough of New York City, New York, United States |
| Death Date | August 17th, 1983 (Wednesday) |
| Death place | Beverly Hills City in Los Angeles County, California, United States |
| Birth sign (Zodiac) | Sagittarius (The Centaur/Archer) ♐ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey 猴 |
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Birthday
When was Ira Gershwin born?
Ira Gershwin was born on December 6th, 1896.
Death
When did Ira Gershwin die?
Ira Gershwin died on August 17th, 1983 at the age of 86 in Beverly Hills (City in Los Angeles County, California, United States). Today Ira Gershwin would be 127 years old.
Place of Birth
Where was Ira Gershwin born?
Manhattan (Borough of New York City, New York, United States).
Death place
Where did Ira Gershwin die?
Beverly Hills (City in Los Angeles County, California, United States).
Zodiac
What is the zodiac sign of Ira Gershwin?
Ira Gershwin was born in the zodiac sign Sagittarius (The Centaur/Archer).
Chinese Zodiac
Which Chinese zodiac sign does Ira Gershwin have?
Ira Gershwin was born in 1896 in the year of the Chinese zodiac Monkey.
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