As per our current Database, Ben E. King has been died on Apr 30, 2015 (age 76).
When Ben E. King die, Ben E. King was 76 years old.
Popular As | Ben E. King |
Occupation | Soul Singer |
Age | 76 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Born | September 28, 1938 (Henderson, NC) |
Birthday | September 28 |
Town/City | Henderson, NC |
Nationality | NC |
Ben E. King’s zodiac sign is Libra. According to astrologers, People born under the sign of Libra are peaceful, fair, and they hate being alone. Partnership is very important for them, as their mirror and someone giving them the ability to be the mirror themselves. These individuals are fascinated by balance and symmetry, they are in a constant chase for justice and equality, realizing through life that the only thing that should be truly important to themselves in their own inner core of personality. This is someone ready to do nearly anything to avoid conflict, keeping the peace whenever possible
Ben E. King was born in the Year of the Tiger. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Tiger are authoritative, self-possessed, have strong leadership qualities, are charming, ambitious, courageous, warm-hearted, highly seductive, moody, intense, and they’re ready to pounce at any time. Compatible with Horse or Dog.
Known for his hit songs "Stand by Me," "This Magic Moment," and his ballad "Spanish Harlem," among others. He founded the Stand By Me Foundation.
Born Benjamin Earl Nelson, he used to sing in church choirs as a child. He grew up in Harlem.
His song "Stand by Me" was covered by Timon and Pumba in a Disney Sing-a-Long video.
He married his wife Betty in 1964 and they later welcomed three children. He also had six grandchildren.
He sang with Prince Royce at the 2010 Latin Grammys.