Music · Art · 1898–1937

George Gershwin — Age & Birthday

Born: 26 September 1898 · Died: 11 July 1937 · Age at death: 38

How old was George Gershwin when he died?

George Gershwin died aged 38. He was born on 26 September 1898 and died on 11 July 1937.

Composer of Rhapsody in Blue and Porgy and Bess

Did you know?He started his career as a "song plugger" on New York's Tin Pan Alley, demonstrating new sheet music by playing it on the piano.

George Gershwin (born Jacob Gershwine; September 26, 1898 – July 11, 1937) was an American composer and pianist whose compositions spanned jazz, popular and classical music.

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Age at death: 38
Would be: 128
Years since death: 89

Born: September 26, 1898 · Brooklyn, United States
Died: July 11, 1937
Cause of death: Brain cancer
Nationality: American
Known for: Music, Art

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Father: Morris Gershwine
Mother: Rose Bruskina

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