Merce Cunningham
(1919-2009)
American choreographer, dancer, experimental filmmaker, teacher – Merce Cunningham was born in Centralia (City in Lewis County, Washington, United States) on April 16th, 1919 and died in New York City (Most populous city in the United States) on July 26th, 2009 at the age of 90. Today Merce Cunningham would be 105 years old.
Age
how old was Merce Cunningham when he died?
90
Merce Cunningham died in 2009 at the age of 90.
Biographical data
| Birthday | April 16th, 1919 (Wednesday) |
|---|---|
| Place of Birth | Centralia City in Lewis County, Washington, United States |
| Death Date | July 26th, 2009 (Sunday) |
| Death place | New York City Most populous city in the United States |
| Birth sign (Zodiac) | Aries (The Ram) ♈ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Goat 羊 |
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Merce Cunningham
Birthday
When was Merce Cunningham born?
Merce Cunningham was born on April 16th, 1919.
Death
When did Merce Cunningham die?
Merce Cunningham died on July 26th, 2009 at the age of 90 in New York City (Most populous city in the United States). Today Merce Cunningham would be 105 years old.
Place of Birth
Where was Merce Cunningham born?
Centralia (City in Lewis County, Washington, United States).
Death place
Where did Merce Cunningham die?
New York City (Most populous city in the United States).
Zodiac
What is the zodiac sign of Merce Cunningham?
Merce Cunningham was born in the zodiac sign Aries (The Ram).
Chinese Zodiac
Which Chinese zodiac sign does Merce Cunningham have?
Merce Cunningham was born in 1919 in the year of the Chinese zodiac Goat.
Merce Cunningham: Future birthdays
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