Roosevelt Sykes
(1906-1983)

American blues musician – Roosevelt Sykes was born in Arkansas (State of the United States of America) on January 31st, 1906 and died in New Orleans (City in Louisiana, United States) on July 17th, 1983 at the age of 77. Today Roosevelt Sykes would be 118 years old.

Age

how old was Roosevelt Sykes when he died?

Roosevelt Sykes died in 1983 at the age of 77.

Biographical data

Birthday	January 31st, 1906 (Wednesday)
Place of Birth	Arkansas State of the United States of America
Death Date	July 17th, 1983 (Sunday)
Death place	New Orleans City in Louisiana, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aquarius (The Water-Bearer) ♒
Chinese Zodiac	Horse 馬

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Roosevelt Sykes

Birthday

When was Roosevelt Sykes born?

Roosevelt Sykes was born on January 31st, 1906.

Death

When did Roosevelt Sykes die?

Roosevelt Sykes died on July 17th, 1983 at the age of 77 in New Orleans (City in Louisiana, United States). Today Roosevelt Sykes would be 118 years old.