Music · Art · 1917–1982
Thelonious Monk — Age, Birthday & Biography
Born: 10 October 1917 · Died: 17 February 1982 · Age at death: 64
How old was Thelonious Monk when he died?
Thelonious Monk died aged 64. He was born on 10 October 1917 and died on 17 February 1982.
Influential American jazz pianist and composer
Did you know?He remains the second-most-recorded jazz composer in history, with only Duke Ellington having more of his works recorded by other musicians.
Thelonious Sphere Monk ( October 10, 1917 – February 17, 1982) was an American jazz pianist and composer.
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- Age at death
- 64
- Would be
- 109
- Years since death
- 44
- Born
- October 10, 1917 · Rocky Mount, United States
- Died
- February 17, 1982
- Nationality
- American
- Known for
- Music, Art
Family
- Spouse
- Nellie Monk
- Child
- T. S. Monk
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- See the front page from the day Thelonious Monk was bornA newspaper front page for 10 October 1917, styled like the papers of the time, with headlines and famous birthdays from that day.Birthday newspaper
- Would-be age todayThelonious Monk would be 109 years old today. See how many birthdays they would have celebrated.Age
- Birth anniversaryThelonious Monk's 110th birthday is in 350 days. If it's your birthday too, it's a double celebration!110th
- Death anniversaryThe 45th anniversary of Thelonious Monk's death is in 115 days. A moment to remember their legacy.45th
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