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Tommy Dorsey died accidentally in November 1956, at the age of 51.
He had been under severe stress due to an impending divorce and changes in the music business that were affecting his career. In an effort to get some sleep he took several sleeping pills after having had a lot of food and alcohol at dinner. The combination reacted in his stomach and backed up into his trachea, killing him.
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Is Osbourn Dorsey related to Tommy Dorsey?
They aren't related.
What instrument did Tommy Dorsey play?
The trombone.
What style of music did Tommy Dorsey play?
Swing and big-band jazz
What band did gene krupa play for?
Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Red Nichols, Gene Krupa Orchestra
When did Tommy Flockett die?
Tommy Flockett died in 1997.
When did Tommy Dorsey die?
Tommy Dorsey died on November 26, 1956 at the age of 51.
When was Tommy Dorsey born?
Tommy Dorsey was born on November 19, 1905.
What is Tommy Dorsey's birthday?
Tommy Dorsey was born on November 19, 1905.
What nicknames did Tommy Dorsey go by?
Tommy Dorsey went by The Sentimental Gentleman of Swing.
When was Tommy Dorsey's Dance Party created?
Tommy Dorsey's Dance Party was created in 1966.
Is Osbourn Dorsey related to Tommy Dorsey?
They aren't related.
When was Getting Sentimental over Tommy Dorsey created?
Getting Sentimental over Tommy Dorsey was created in 1963.
What was Tommy Dorsey's real name?
Thomas Francis Dorsey, Jr.
How old is Tommy Dorsey?
Tommy Dorsey was born on November 19, 1905 and died on November 26, 1956. Tommy Dorsey would have been 51 years old at the time of death or 109 years old today.
Who wrote the song Precious Lord?
Tommy Dorsey
What years did Sinatra sing for Tommy Dorsey band?
Dorsey hired Sinatra in 1940.
Did the Beatles first appear on the Tommy Dorsey show?
They did not, as Dorsey died before The Beatles formed.
