Music · Film · Literature · 1943–1997
John Denver — Age, Birthday & Biography
Born: 31 December 1943 · Died: 12 October 1997 · Age at death: 53
How old was John Denver when he died?
John Denver died aged 53. He was born on 31 December 1943 and died on 12 October 1997.
American singer and songwriter known for Take Me Home, Country Roads
Did you know?He was an experienced pilot and died when the amateur-built aircraft he was flying crashed into the Pacific Ocean.
Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. (December 31, 1943 – October 12, 1997), known professionally as John Denver, was an American country and folk singer, songwriter, and actor.
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- Age at death
- 53
- Would be
- 82
- Years since death
- 29
- Born
- December 31, 1943 · Roswell, United States
- Died
- October 12, 1997
- Cause of death
- Aviation accident
- Nationality
- American
- Known for
- Music, Film, Literature
Family
- Spouse
- Cassandra Delaney
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- Born on December 31Born on December 31 too? You share your birthday with John Denver, Henri Matisse, Jacques Cartier and 28 more famous people. See your full list of birthday matches.Date page
- Died on October 12John Denver is remembered every October 12, along with 14 other notable people who died on this day. Discover what else happened on that date.Date page
- See the front page from the day John Denver was bornA newspaper front page for 31 December 1943, styled like the papers of the time, with headlines and famous birthdays from that day.Birthday newspaper
- Would-be age todayJohn Denver would be 82 years old today. See how many birthdays they would have celebrated.Age
- Birth anniversaryJohn Denver's 83rd birthday is in 67 days. If it's your birthday too, it's a double celebration!83rd
- Death anniversaryThe 30th anniversary of John Denver's death is in 352 days. A moment to remember their legacy.30th
- Capricorn zodiac signCapricorn people are known for being ambitious, disciplined and patient. Are you a Capricorn like John Denver? Meet others who share your star sign.Zodiac
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