How Nina Simone Died: Date of Death, Age of Death, Birthday, and More!
Nina Simone reached the respectable age of 70 years. Find out the cause of death and more exciting information regarding the death of this famous jazz singer.
Biography - A Short Wiki
Singer, civil rights activist, pianist, and arranger who worked in many genres, including blues and jazz and who covered “Strange Fruit.” She was nominated for fifteen Grammy Awards over the course of her career.
She married Don Ross in 1958 and, after their divorce in 1960, she remarried Andrew Stroud in 1961. She had a daughter named Lisa Celeste Stroud.
How did Nina Simone die?
Nina Simone's death was caused by Cancer.
| Cause of death | Cancer |
|---|---|
| Age of death | 70 years |
| Profession | Jazz Singer |
| Birthday | February 21, 1933 |
| Death date | April 21, 2003 |
| Place of death | N/A |
| Place of burial | N/A |
Quotes
There’s no excuse for the young people not knowing who the heroes and heroines are or were.
Nina Simone
I think that the artists who don’t get involved in preaching messages probably are happier – but you see, I have to live with Nina, and that is very difficult.
Nina Simone
I had spent many years pursuing excellence, because that is what classical music is all about… Now it was dedicated to freedom, and that was far more important.
Nina Simone
I didn’t get interested in music. It was a gift from God.
Nina Simone
What I was interested in was conveying an emotional message, which means using everything you’ve got inside you sometimes to barely make a note, or if you have to strain to sing, you sing.
Nina Simone
