Etta Jones, R. I. P. – Cause of Death, Date of Death, Age at Death
The jazz singer Etta Jones passed away at age 72, this age of death has to be considered respectable. What was the cause of death? Below is all you want to know regarding the death of Etta Jones and more!
Biography - A Short Wiki
Jazz singer of “Don’t Go to Strangers” and “Save Your Love for Me” who often performed in the shadow of her better know fellow singer Etta James.
Competing in a local talent contest at age fifteen brought her to the attention of Buddy Johnson, who invited her to perform with his big band.
Her most memorable recordings came during her thirty-year partnership with saxophonist Earl Hines, with the two performing all over the world.
How did Etta Jones die?
Etta Jones' death was caused by cancer.
Etta Jones, a great and permanently underrated jazz singer who for three decades toured constantly with her musical partner, the saxophonist Houston Person, died on Tuesday at her home in Mount Vernon, N.Y. She was 72. The cause was cancer, said Joe Fields, the manager of her record label, High Note.
| Cause of death | Cancer |
|---|---|
| Age of death | 72 years |
| Profession | Jazz Singer |
| Birthday | November 25, 1928 |
| Death date | October 16, 2001 |
| Place of death | Mount Vernon, New York, United States |
| Place of burial | N/A |
