Morton Downey Death
Morton passed away on October 25, 1985 at the age of 83 in Palm Beach, Florida. Morton's cause of death was effects of a stroke.
When did Morton Downey die?
October 25, 1985How did Morton Downey die? What was the cause of death?
Effects of a strokeHow old was Morton Downey when died?
83Where did Morton Downey die? What was the location of death?
Palm Beach, Florida
Morton Downey Birthday and Date of Death
Morton Downey was born on November 14, 1901 and died on October 25, 1985. Morton was 83 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: November 14, 1901
Date of Death: October 25, 1985
Age at Death: 83
Is Morton Downey's father, James Downey, dead or alive?
Morton Downey's father, James Downey, is still alive and kicking at the age of 71. He is American and has had a career as a writer.
Is Morton Downey's mother, Elizabeth Cox, dead or alive?
Morton Downey's mother, Elizabeth Cox, is still alive and kicking at the age of 57. She is American and has had a career as an actress.
Morton Downey - Biography
Pianist, songwriter ("Wabash Moon"), composer, singer and businessman, educated in public schools and at Lyman Hall. He began his singing career in a Greenwich Village movie theatre, and was later a vocalist for the Paul Whiteman orchestra aboard the SS Leviathan. In 1927, he toured Europe and then opened his own night club, the Delmonico in New York, in 1930, which offered the chance to sing over radio. He was also a member of the board of directors of Coca-Cola and other corporations. Joining ASCAP in 1949, his chief musical collaborators included Dave Dreyer, Paul Cunningham, James Rule, and Dick Sanford. His other popular-song compositions include "California Skies", "All I Need is Someone Like You", "In the Valley of the Roses", "That's How I Spell Ireland", "Sweeten Up Your Smile", "There's Nothing New" and "Now You're in My Arms".
