Sammy Davis Jr. / Cause of death
Laryngeal cancer
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On May 16, 1990, Rat Pack legend Sammy Davis Jr., died at the age of 64. He died of pneumonia due to laryngeal carcinoma just eight months after being diagnosed with cancer.
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Was Sammy Davis Jr. in debt when he died?
He died in debt to the Internal Revenue Service, and his estate was the subject of legal battles after the death of his wife. Davis was awarded the Spingarn Medal by the NAACP and was nominated for a Golden Globe Award and an Emmy Award for his television performances.
Was Sammy Davis Jr married when he died?
In 1966, he was given the role of a television series host in The Sammy Davis, Jr. Show. After divorcing in 1968, Davis began dating Altovise Gore, a young and talented dancer in one of his shows. They were wed in 1970 by the Reverend Jesse Jackson and remained married until Davis' death.
How many biological children did Sammy Davis have?
Personal Life and Biographies
Davis was ultimately married three times, first briefly to singer Loray White, then to Britt in 1960, with the two having a biological daughter and two adopted sons.
Apr 24, 2024 · On May 16, 1990, Rat Pack legend Sammy Davis Jr., died at the age of 64. He died of pneumonia due to laryngeal carcinoma just eight months ...
Samuel George Davis Jr. (December 8, 1925 – May 16, 1990) was an American singer, actor, comedian and dancer. Sammy Davis Jr. Davis in 1972. Born.
May 17, 1990 · Davis had battled the cancer in his throat since September, when a tumor was discovered growing behind his vocal cords. He began a series of ...
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May 17, 1990 · Sammy Davis Jr. Dies at 64; Top Showman Broke Barriers ... died of throat cancer yesterday at his home in Los Angeles. ... causes. His many awards ...
Dec 7, 2015 · Sammy Davis Jr. died after a battle with throat cancer in 1990. The next decade was just as tumultuous. Davis married Swedish ...
Davis died of throat cancer in Beverly Hills, California. References ...
May 12, 1990 · LOS ANGELES -- Sammy Davis Jr. lay near death from the ravages of throat cancer in his Hollywood Hills home Saturday, according to close ...
Sammy Davis Jr. ; Died. May 16, 1990 · Beverly Hills, California, USA (complications from throat cancer) ; Birth name. Samuel George Davis ; Nickname. Smoky.
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