Folk Singer

Elliott Smith, R.I.P. – Cause of Death, Date of Death, Age and Birthday

The folk singer Elliott Smith passed away at age 34, this age of death has to be considered too young. What was the cause of death? Below is all you want to know regarding the death of Elliott Smith and more!

Biography - A Short Wiki

Singer and guitarist who wrote “Needle in the Hay” and who was nominated for an Oscar Award for Best Original Song in a film in 1998.

He was born to Gary Smith and Bunny Kay Berryman and had a sister named Ashley Welch. His partner Jennifer Chiba was supposedly in the shower when he allegedly stabbed himself twice in the chest. Although autopsy reports left open the possibility of homicide, an investigation was not opened.

How did Elliott Smith die?

Elliott Smith's death was caused by suicide.

Information about the death of Elliott Smith
Cause of deathSuicide
Age of death34 years
ProfessionFolk Singer
BirthdayAugust 6, 1969
Death dateOctober 21, 2003
Place of deathN/A
Place of burialN/A

Quotes by Elliott Smith

It was kind of ridiculous to carry it up to a certain point and then drop the ball or the bomb, like quitting the band right after we had signed to Virgin.

Elliott SmithHow did Elliott Smith die cause of death age of death

It’s a lot easier to tell the truth usually.

Elliott SmithHow did Elliott Smith die cause of death age of death

My girlfriend at the time convinced me to send these songs to Cavity Search. When they wanted to put out my record I was totally shocked.

Elliott SmithHow did Elliott Smith die cause of death age of death

I mean people just have a way of – y’know they’ll review your record in two sentences and put you in this little stupid box that you don’t want to be in.

Elliott SmithHow did Elliott Smith die cause of death age of death

I watched myself put my paw in the bear trap on that one because there was this clause about leaving members.

Elliott SmithHow did Elliott Smith die cause of death age of death