American music stars died in Respiratory arrest
Here are 2 famous musicians from United States of America died in Respiratory arrest:
Marvin Hamlisch
Marvin Hamlisch (June 2, 1944 Manhattan-August 6, 2012 Westwood) otherwise known as Hamlisch, Marvin Hamlish or Marvin Frederick Hamlisch was an American composer, conductor, actor, pianist and film score composer.
His most important albums: The Spy Who Loved Me, They're Playing Our Song, The Way We Were, Sophie's Choice, Sweet Smell of Success (2002 original Broadway cast), The Mirror Has Two Faces, Bananas, A Chorus Line (1975 original Broadway cast), The Swimmer and A Chorus Line (1988 Vienna cast). Genres: Film score and Musical theatre.
Hamlisch was one of only fifteen people to win Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony awards in competitive categories. He won three Oscars, four Grammys, four Emmys, a Tony, and three Golden Globe awards throughout his career. His score for the film "The Sting" earned him an Academy Award for Best Original Score, and his work on "A Chorus Line" earned him both a Tony and a Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Hamlisch served as the conductor for multiple major symphony orchestras, including the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, the San Diego Symphony, and the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, among others. In addition to his work in music, Hamlisch also served as a guest judge on the television series "American Idol".
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Rod McKuen
Rod McKuen (April 29, 1933 Oakland-January 29, 2015) otherwise known as Rodney Marvin McKuen, Dor, Rod Mc Kuen or Kuen, Rod Mc was an American songwriter, poet, musician, actor and film score composer.
His discography includes: Lonesome Cities, Greatest Hits, Volume 1, Greatest Hits, Volume 2, At the Movies, Greatest Hits, Volume 3, Greatest Hits, Volume 4, Rod McKuen at Carnegie Hall, Amor, Amor, Seasons of the Sun and Beatsville.
He was born on April 29, 1933, in Oakland, California. McKuen's father left the family when he was a child, and he was raised by his mother and grandmother. He began writing poetry and songs at a young age and moved to New York City in the 1950s to pursue a career in the arts.
McKuen became a prolific songwriter, with hits such as "Jean" and "Seasons in the Sun," which were recorded by other artists. He also released numerous albums of his own music, often accompanied by his spoken-word poetry.
In addition to his music career, McKuen was also known for his acting work. He appeared in several films, including "Rock, Pretty Baby" and "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie." He also composed scores for films such as "The Borrowers" and "A Boy Named Charlie Brown."
Throughout his career, McKuen received numerous awards and accolades for his work, including two Grammy Awards and the Academy of American Poets' Golden Rose Award. He passed away on January 29, 2015, at the age of 81.
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