Xavier Cugat Death
Xavier passed away on October 27, 1990 at the age of 90 in Barcelona, Cataluña, Spain. Xavier's cause of death was heart failure.
When did Xavier Cugat die?
October 27, 1990How did Xavier Cugat die? What was the cause of death?
Heart failureHow old was Xavier Cugat when died?
90Where did Xavier Cugat die? What was the location of death?
Barcelona, Cataluña, Spain
Xavier Cugat Birthday and Date of Death
Xavier Cugat was born on January 1, 1900 and died on October 27, 1990. Xavier was 90 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: January 1, 1900
Date of Death: October 27, 1990
Age at Death: 90
Xavier Cugat - Biography
Xavier Cugat (1 January 1900 – 27 October 1990) was a Spanish-American bandleader and native of Spain who spent his formative years in Havana, Cuba. A trained violinist and arranger, he was a leading figure in the spread of Latin music in United States popular music. He was also a cartoonist. In New York, he was the leader of the resident orchestra at the Waldorf-Astoria before and after World War II. The personal papers of Xavier Cugat are preserved in the Biblioteca de Catalunya.