Miyoshi Umeki
(1929-2007)

Japanese-American singer and actress – Miyoshi Umeki was born in Otaru (City in Hokkaido, Japan) on May 8th, 1929 and died in Licking (City in Texas County, Missouri, United States) on August 28th, 2007 at the age of 78. Today Miyoshi Umeki would be 94 years old.

Age

how old was Miyoshi Umeki when he died?

Miyoshi Umeki died in 2007 at the age of 78.

Biographical data

Birthday	May 8th, 1929 (Wednesday)
Place of Birth	Otaru City in Hokkaido, Japan
Death Date	August 28th, 2007 (Tuesday)
Death place	Licking City in Texas County, Missouri, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Taurus (The Bull) ♉
Chinese Zodiac	Snake 蛇

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Miyoshi Umeki

Birthday

When was Miyoshi Umeki born?

Miyoshi Umeki was born on May 8th, 1929.

Death

When did Miyoshi Umeki die?

Miyoshi Umeki died on August 28th, 2007 at the age of 78 in Licking (City in Texas County, Missouri, United States). Today Miyoshi Umeki would be 94 years old.