How Lou Reed Died, Date of Death, Age of Death, Birthday, and More!

Lou Reed reached the respectable age of 71 years. Find out the cause of death and more exciting information regarding the death of this famous rock singer.

Biography - A Short Wiki

Rock ‘n’ roll musician and singer who was the frontman of the band the Velvet Underground and who made his solo debut with the hit “Walk on the Wild Side.”

He married Betty Reed in 1973, Sylvia Morales in 1980, and then Laurie Anderson on April 12, 2008. 

How did Lou Reed die?

Lou Reed's death was caused by Alcohol-related Liver Disease.

Information about the death of Lou Reed
Cause of deathAlcohol-related Liver Disease
Age of death71 years
ProfessionRock Singer
BirthdayMarch 2, 1942
Death dateOctober 27, 2013
Place of deathAmagansett, New York, United States
Place of burialCremated, Ashes given to family or friend

Quotes

Some even claim that I’m a terror, a dictator and they’re right.

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You can’t beat two guitars, bass, and drums.

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I don’t like nostalgia unless it’s mine.

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I can create a vibe without saying anything, just by being in the room.

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I think that everything happens for a reason, everything happens when it’s going to happen.

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