Born: December 8, 1925, Harlem, New York, NY
Died: May 16, 1990 (age 64 years), Beverly Hills, CA
Spouse: Altovise Davis (m. 1970–1990), May Britt (m. 1960–1968), and Loray White (m. 1958–1959)
Children: Tracey Davis, Manny Davis, Mark Davis, and more
Parents: Sammy Davis Sr. and Elvera Sanchez
Grandchildren: Montana Garner, Greer Cotta, Chase Cotta, and more
People also ask
What was Sammy Davis Jr.'s cause of death?
Laryngeal cancer
Sammy Davis, Jr.'s death from oral/throat cancer in 1990 left the entertainment world bereft of a pioneer whose breadth of talent and determination to succeed in the face of racial adversity inspired many artists who followed.”
What did Sammy Davis Jr. do to his wife on their wedding night?
Davis became inebriated at the wedding and attempted to strangle White en route to their wedding suite.
How much was Sammy Davis worth when he died?
Sammy Davis Jr. died of throat cancer in Beverly Hills in May 1990, his estate was valued at over $4 million dollars however he left a tax debt of nearly $5 million that due to interest and penalties, had increased to $7-million.
Did Frank Sinatra get along with Sammy Davis Jr.?
In 1960, Davis had cemented his close friendship with Frank Sinatra, performing with him on stage in Las Vegas and co-starring with him in the film Ocean's 11. Frank was even the best man at Sammy's wedding that year.