Lionel Hampton Death
Lionel passed away on August 31, 2002 at the age of 94 in New York, NY, USA. Lionel's cause of death was congestive heart failure.
Lionel Hampton death quick facts:
When did Lionel Hampton die?
August 31, 2002How did Lionel Hampton die? What was the cause of death?
Congestive heart failureHow old was Lionel Hampton when died?
94Where did Lionel Hampton die? What was the location of death?
New York, NY, USA
Lionel Hampton Birthday and Date of Death
Lionel Hampton was born on April 20, 1908 and died on August 31, 2002. Lionel was 94 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: April 20, 1908
Date of Death: August 31, 2002
Age at Death: 94
Lionel Hampton - Biography
Lionel Leo Hampton (April 20, 1908 – August 31, 2002) was an American jazz vibraphonist, pianist, percussionist, bandleader and actor. Hampton worked with jazz musicians from Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman, and Buddy Rich to Charlie Parker, Charles Mingus, and Quincy Jones. In 1992, he was inducted into the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame, and was awarded the National Medal of Arts in 1996.
