Learn the details of who he was Duke Ellington () and the circumstances of his death: place of death, date of death and cause of death.
Who was Duke Ellington?
Edward Kennedy Ellington better known as Duke Ellington was born on April 29, 1899 in Washington DC, United States.
His unfortunate death was the May 24, 1974 (51 years ago) in New York, United States by Lung cancer at 75 years of age.
Duke Ellington was an outstanding American jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader. Known for his innovation in jazz music and his unique style, Ellington left a lasting legacy in musical history.
Birth
- Full name: Edward Kennedy Ellington
- Sobriquet: Duke Ellington
- Date:
- Place: Washington DC, United States
- Zodiac sign: Taurus
- Gender: Male
Death
- Date:
- Place: New York, United States
- Age: 75 years
- Time since death: 51 years old
- Cause: Lung cancer
