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He died of lung cancer and pneumonia on May 24, 1974, a month after his 75th birthday
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agohe died because of lung cancer he died when he was 75 years old!
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∙ 12y agoDuke Ellington suffered from lung cancer. Eventually, combined with pneumonia, this proved fatal to him. His last words were, "Music is how I live, why I live and how I will be remembered."
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∙ 12y agoi dont think he hade cancer
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∙ 13y agoduke ellington died of cancer
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What caused Duke Ellington to die?
Duke ellington died of lung cancer
Who is more famous Duke Ellington or Chuck Berry?
Duke Ellington
What nicknames did Duke Ellington go by?
Duke Ellington's real name was Edward Kennedy Ellington, so Duke was his nickname, given to him at around age 15 because he had gentlemen like qualities.
Is Duke Ellingtons parents white or black?
Duke Ellington's parents were Daisy Kennedy Ellington and James Edward Ellington.
Are Ray Ellington and Lance Ellington related to Duke Ellington?
No!
What caused Duke Ellington to die?
Duke ellington died of lung cancer
When did duke Ellington father die?
duke ellington died on may 24,1974 at the age of 75
What did duke ellington die from?
Lung Caner
Did Duke Ellington write any musicals?
where did duke die city and state
Whose first and middle names were ''edward Kennedy'' at birth?
One of the sister's son
Is Douglas Ellington brothers with Duke Ellington?
No. Douglas Ellington is a grand nephew to Duke Ellington.
What is Duke Ellington's daughter's name?
Mercedes Ellington. Mercedes Ellington is Duke Ellingtons grand daughter ! Not his daughter.Mercer is her father. Duke Ellington's daughter's name is April Ellington,from Duke's second family.
What actors and actresses appeared in Salute to Duke Ellington - 1950?
The cast of Salute to Duke Ellington - 1950 includes: Duke Ellington as himself Duke Ellington Orchestra as Themselves
Did Duke Ellington die on his birthday?
Duke Ellington was born on April 29, 1899 and died on May 24, 1974, almost a month after his 75th birthday.
What is the birth name of Duke Ellington?
Duke Ellington's birth name is Ellington, Edward Kennedy.
What did ellington die from?
Duke Ellington died of Lung cancer and pneumonia - more than likely as a result of smoking.
Who is more famous Duke Ellington or Chuck Berry?
Duke Ellington
