Robert Palmer died at the age of 54 on September 26, 2003.
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Robert Palmer had no brother by the name of Barry Palmer. Robert Palmer did have one brother, whose name was Mark Palmer. Robert Palmer had no sisters.
Mick Carter, Robert Palmer's former manager, was the first person to discover that Robert Palmer had passed away. Although Robert Palmer had terminated Mick Carter prior to his death, they had arranged to meet at the French television studio where Palmer was to make an appearance that morning to complete a personal business matter. Mick Carter arrived at the studio for the meet, however, Robert Palmer did not arrive. Robert Palmer was known to be professional and prompt about his appearances and his non-appearance caused Carter to become concerned. Palmer had been experiencing some health problems prior to his death, suffering from Hypertension and Mitral Valve Prolapse, a congenital heart condition and was taking medication for both conditions. Mick Carter went to the Warwick de berri Hotel, where Robert Palmer was staying after Palmer did not respond to phone calls and had not checked out with the front desk. The manager of the Warwick de berri agreed to a welfare check due to Robert Palmer's health problems and opened the door after announcing himself for several minutes. Mick Carter entered the room and discovered that Robert Palmer had passed away. The Coronor's Offices were then informed and the press was notified of Robert Palmer's death. Robert Palmer was staying alone in Paris, France, at the time of his death. Robert Palmer's close friend, Jack Bruce, was also staying at the Warwick de berri Hotel at the same time that Palmer was there, and the two had taken the opportunity to spend time with one another while there. Jack Bruce was the last person to dine with Robert Palmer prior to his death on the 26th of September, 2003. Bruce was attending a social engagement at the time of Robert Palmer's death.
No she was not. At the time of Robert Palmer's death, he was no longer involved with Mary Ambrose romantically. The Sun article quote's Ambrose as calling the front desk of the Warwick de berri hotel and saying "My husband is not well. Call an ambulance. I beg you, call an ambulance." That conversation never took place as Mary Ambrose was not in Paris, France with Robert Palmer at the time of his death. What's more, Mary Ambrose was never married to Robert Palmer and he certainly was not her husband at any time. The person who was vacationing with Robert Palmer in Paris at the time of his death was Jack Bruce, in addition to which Robert Palmer was engaged to Geraldine Edwards by September of 2003, who happened to be one of the two inspirations for Penny Lane in Almost Famous, the other being Bebe Buell. Robert Palmer had been seriously dating her since his divorce from his second wife, Susan Palmer, in late 1999. Ambrose was not anywhere near Paris at the time of Robert Palmer's death.
Robert Palmer was articulate, intelligent and talented. He was a friend to many. Robert Palmer once said " I consider myself a work in progress." And that is how he truly felt. Although his fame as a musician recommended him, Robert Palmer never rested on his laurels. Robert Palmer, prior to his death, was in the process of acquiring Compendium Records, an independent Danish Label. He was also signed to that label since 2002. He was going to add "entrepreneur" to his list of credits. Robert Palmer was a successful businessman and invested well over the years. Robert Palmer routinely donated a considerable amount of money to UNICEF but preferred to remain anonymous regarding this. Robert Palmer did leave a final charitable donation to UNICEF in his Last Will and Testament. The amount was substantial. Prior to Robert Palm's death, he was planning on selling his Estate in Luciano, Switzerland and relocating to Los Angele's, California with his girlfriend, Geraldine Edwards. Robert Palmer was slated to return to the studio in October of 2003 to start work on his new recording.
Robert Palmer was born on January 19, 1949.