Sammy Davis Jr., a versatile and dynamic singer, dancer and actor who overcame extraordinary obstacles to become a leading American countentertainer, died of throat cancer yesterday at his …

Sammy Davis Jr., a versatile and dynamic singer, dancer and actor who overcame extraordinary obstacles to become a leading American entertainer, died of throat cancer yesterday at his home in …

Apr 24, 2024 · On May 16, 1990, Rat Pack legend Sammy Davis Jr., died at the age of 64. He died of pneumonia due to laryngeal carcinoma just eight months after being diagnosed with cancer.

6 days ago · What was Sammy Davis, Jr.’s cause of death? Did Sammy Davis, Jr., have a glass eye? No, Sammy Davis, Jr., did not have a glass eye—he had a plastic one. In 1954 he was injured in a …

On November 19, 1954, Davis nearly lost his life in an automobile accident in the California desert. The accident shattered his face and cost him his left eye. While recuperating, he spent hours discussing …

Sammy Davis, Jr.’ official cause of death was Laryngeal cancer. There has been some confusion, however, as to whether a car accident was partially to blame for his untimely death.

May 16, 1990 · LOS ANGELES -- Sammy Davis Jr., a pencil-thin powerhouse of talent who overcame racial discrimination and physical disability to become an entertainment legend, died Wednesday …

Sammy Davis, Jr. AKA Sammy Davis Born: 8-Dec - 1925 Birthplace: Harlem, NY Died: 16-May - 1990 Location of death: Beverly Hills, CA Cause of death: Cancer - Throat Remains: Buried, Forest Lawn …

Dec 8, 2025 · Unfortunately, on May 16, 1990, Sammy Davis Jr. passed away at the age of 64, due to complications from throat cancer. Sammy Davis Jr.'s death marked the end of an era in …

Sammy Davis Jr. was often billed as the "greatest living entertainer in the world". He was born in Harlem, Manhattan, the son of dancer Elvera Davis (née Sanchez) and vaudeville star Sammy Davis …