Wilbur Ware
(1923-1979)

American jazz musician (1923-1979) – Wilbur Ware was born in Chicago (City and county seat of Cook County, Illinois, United States of America) on September 8th, 1923 and died in Philadelphia (Largest city in Pennsylvania, United States) on September 9th, 1979 at the age of 56. Today Wilbur Ware would be 100 years old.

Age

how old was Wilbur Ware when he died?

Wilbur Ware died in 1979 at the age of 56.

Biographical data

Birthday	September 8th, 1923 (Saturday)
Place of Birth	Chicago City and county seat of Cook County, Illinois, United States of America
Death Date	September 9th, 1979 (Sunday)
Death place	Philadelphia Largest city in Pennsylvania, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Virgo (The Maiden) ♍
Chinese Zodiac	Pig 豬

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Wilbur Ware

Birthday

When was Wilbur Ware born?

Wilbur Ware was born on September 8th, 1923.

Death

When did Wilbur Ware die?

Wilbur Ware died on September 9th, 1979 at the age of 56 in Philadelphia (Largest city in Pennsylvania, United States). Today Wilbur Ware would be 100 years old.