Mahalia Jackson Death
Mahalia passed away on January 27, 1972 at the age of 59 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Mahalia's cause of death was heart failure & diabetes.
When did Mahalia Jackson die?
January 27, 1972How did Mahalia Jackson die? What was the cause of death?
Heart failure & diabetesHow old was Mahalia Jackson when died?
59Where did Mahalia Jackson die? What was the location of death?
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Mahalia Jackson Birthday and Date of Death
Mahalia Jackson was born on October 26, 1912 and died on January 27, 1972. Mahalia was 59 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: October 26, 1912
Date of Death: January 27, 1972
Age at Death: 59
Mahalia Jackson - Biography
Mahalia Jackson (/məˈheɪljə/ mə-HAYL-yə; October 26, 1911 – January 27, 1972) was an American gospel singer. Possessing a powerful contralto voice, she was referred to as "The Queen of Gospel". She became one of the most influential gospel singers in the world and was heralded internationally as a singer and civil rights activist. She was described by entertainer Harry Belafonte as "the single most powerful black woman in the United States". She recorded about 30 albums (mostly for Columbia Records) during her career, and her 45 rpm records included a dozen "golds"—million-sellers.
