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Roy Orbison — Age & Birthday

Born: 23 April 1936 · Died: 6 December 1988 · Age at death: 52

How old was Roy Orbison when he died?

Roy Orbison died aged 52. He was born on 23 April 1936 and died on 6 December 1988.

Rock and roll singer known for his distinctive voice and sunglasses

Did you know?Although he became famous for his dark sunglasses, he only started wearing them on stage after accidentally leaving his regular prescription glasses on a plane.

Roy Kelton Orbison (April 23, 1936 – December 6, 1988) was an American singer, songwriter and guitarist known for his distinctive and powerful voice, complex song structures, and dark, emotional ballads. Orbison's most successful periods were in the early 1960s and the late 1980s.

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Age at death: 52
Would be: 90
Years since death: 37

Born: April 23, 1936 · Vernon, United States
Died: December 6, 1988
Cause of death: Myocardial infarction
Nationality: American
Known for: Music, Film

Family

Spouse: Barbara Orbison
Children: Alex Orbison, Roy Kelton Orbison Jr.

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