Music · 1941–1967
Otis Redding — Age & Birthday
Born: 9 September 1941 · Died: 10 December 1967 · Age at death: 26
How old was Otis Redding when he died?
Otis Redding died aged 26. He was born on 9 September 1941 and died on 10 December 1967.
Soul singer-songwriter famous for (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay
Did you know?He wrote the song Respect, which became a global anthem after it was later covered and rearranged by Aretha Franklin.
Otis Ray Redding Jr. (September 9, 1941 – December 10, 1967) was an American singer and songwriter.
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- Age at death
- 26
- Would be
- 85
- Years since death
- 58
- Born
- September 9, 1941 · Dawson, United States
- Died
- December 10, 1967
- Cause of death
- Aviation accident
- Nationality
- American
- Known for
- Music
Family
- Child
- Otis Redding III
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- Born on September 9Born on September 9 too? You share your birthday with Otis Redding, Leo Tolstoy, Lila Downs and 25 more famous people. See your full list of birthday matches.Date page
- Died on December 10Otis Redding is remembered every December 10, along with 17 other notable people who died on this day. Discover what else happened on that date.Date page
- See the front page from the day Otis Redding was bornA newspaper front page for 9 September 1941, styled like the papers of the time, with headlines and famous birthdays from that day.Birthday newspaper
- Would-be age todayOtis Redding would be 85 years old today. See how many birthdays they would have celebrated.Age
- Birth anniversaryOtis Redding's 86th birthday is in 318 days. If it's your birthday too, it's a double celebration!86th
- Death anniversaryThe 59th anniversary of Otis Redding's death is in 45 days. A moment to remember their legacy.59th
- Virgo zodiac signVirgo people are known for being analytical, practical and meticulous. Are you a Virgo like Otis Redding? Meet others who share your star sign.Zodiac
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