Willie "The Lion" Smith
(1897-1973)

American musician – Willie "The Lion" Smith was born in Goshen (County seat of Orange County, New York, United States) on November 25th, 1897 and died in New York City (Most populous city in the United States) on April 18th, 1973 at the age of 75. Today Willie "The Lion" Smith would be 126 years old.

Age

how old was Willie "The Lion" Smith when he died?

Willie "The Lion" Smith died in 1973 at the age of 75.

Biographical data

Birthday	November 25th, 1897 (Thursday)
Place of Birth	Goshen County seat of Orange County, New York, United States
Death Date	April 18th, 1973 (Wednesday)
Death place	New York City Most populous city in the United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Sagittarius (The Centaur/Archer) ♐
Chinese Zodiac	Rooster 雞

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Willie "The Lion" Smith

Birthday

When was Willie "The Lion" Smith born?

Willie "The Lion" Smith was born on November 25th, 1897.

Death

When did Willie "The Lion" Smith die?

Willie "The Lion" Smith died on April 18th, 1973 at the age of 75 in New York City (Most populous city in the United States). Today Willie "The Lion" Smith would be 126 years old.