Music · Film · Art · 1948–2012
Donna Summer — Age, Birthday & Biography
Born: 31 December 1948 · Died: 17 May 2012 · Age at death: 63
How old was Donna Summer when she died?
Donna Summer died aged 63. She was born on 31 December 1948 and died on 17 May 2012.
American singer-songwriter known as the Queen of Disco
Did you know?Before her solo success, she moved to Germany to perform in musical theatre productions such as the rock musical Hair.
Donna Adrian Gaines (December 31, 1948 – May 17, 2012), known professionally as Donna Summer, was an American singer and songwriter. She gained prominence during the disco era of the 1970s and became known as the "Queen of Disco", while her music gained a global following.
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- Age at death
- 63
- Would be
- 77
- Years since death
- 14
- Born
- December 31, 1948 · Boston, United States
- Died
- May 17, 2012
- Cause of death
- Lung cancer
- Nationality
- American
- Known for
- Music, Film, Art
Family
- Spouse
- Bruce Sudano
- Children
- Amanda Sudano, Brooklyn Sudano
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- Born on December 31Born on December 31 too? You share your birthday with Donna Summer, Henri Matisse, Jacques Cartier and 28 more famous people. See your full list of birthday matches.Date page
- Died on May 17Donna Summer is remembered every May 17, along with 9 other notable people who died on this day. Discover what else happened on that date.Date page
- See the front page from the day Donna Summer was bornA newspaper front page for 31 December 1948, styled like the papers of the time, with headlines and famous birthdays from that day.Birthday newspaper
- Would-be age todayDonna Summer would be 77 years old today. See how many birthdays they would have celebrated.Age
- Birth anniversaryDonna Summer's 78th birthday is in 67 days. If it's your birthday too, it's a double celebration!78th
- Death anniversaryThe 15th anniversary of Donna Summer's death is in 204 days. A moment to remember their legacy.15th
- Capricorn zodiac signCapricorn people are known for being ambitious, disciplined and patient. Are you a Capricorn like Donna Summer? Meet others who share your star sign.Zodiac
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