Ann Richards Death
Ann passed away on April 1, 1982 at the age of 46 in Hollywood, California, USA. Ann's cause of death was suicide by gunshot.
When did Ann Richards die?
April 1, 1982How did Ann Richards die? What was the cause of death?
Suicide by gunshotHow old was Ann Richards when died?
46Where did Ann Richards die? What was the location of death?
Hollywood, California, USA
Ann Richards Birthday and Date of Death
Ann Richards was born on October 1, 1935 and died on April 1, 1982. Ann was 46 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: October 1, 1935
Date of Death: April 1, 1982
Age at Death: 46
Ann Richards - Biography
Ann Richards (October 1, 1935 - April 1, 1982) was an American jazz singer. She was born Margaret Ann Borden on October 1, 1935 in San Diego, California. Richards, who began taking singing lessons at ten and was self-taught on the piano, appeared on the West Coast music scene in 1954. She had a short stint with Charlie Barnet's band, and was later brought to the attention of Stan Kenton by songwriter Eddie Beal. Richards was with Kenton's band for a few months in 1955, and the two were married. The admiring Kenton helped her secure a contract with Capitol Records. She was paired with conductor Brian Farnon and arranger Warren Baker for her debut album, 1958's I'm Shooting High. A duet album with Kenton, Two Much, was released in 1961. Kenton and Richards had two children, Dana and Lance, but separated in 1961. Richards created scandal when she posed for the June 1961 issue of Playboy, subsequently signing a contract with the Atco Records division of Atlantic Records. The cover of her 1961 album Ann, Man! was taken from the shoot. Richards committed suicide on April 1, 1982 in Hollywood, California, dying at age 46 from a gunshot wound.
