As per our current Database, Percy Sledge has been died on Apr 14, 2015 (age 74).
When Percy Sledge die, Percy Sledge was 74 years old.
| Popular As | Percy Sledge |
| Occupation | R&B Singer |
| Age | 74 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Born | November 25, 1940 (Leighton, AL) |
| Birthday | November 25 |
| Town/City | Leighton, AL |
| Nationality | AL |
Percy Sledge’s zodiac sign is Sagittarius. According to astrologers, Sagittarius is curious and energetic, it is one of the biggest travelers among all zodiac signs. Their open mind and philosophical view motivates them to wander around the world in search of the meaning of life. Sagittarius is extrovert, optimistic and enthusiastic, and likes changes. Sagittarius-born are able to transform their thoughts into concrete actions and they will do anything to achieve their goals.
Percy Sledge was born in the Year of the Dragon. A powerful sign, those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Dragon are energetic and warm-hearted, charismatic, lucky at love and egotistic. They’re natural born leaders, good at giving orders and doing what’s necessary to remain on top. Compatible with Monkey and Rat.
Known best for his 1966 hit "When a Man Loves a Woman," this soul and R&B vocalist also released such popular songs as "Ain't No Sunshine," "Take Time to Know Her," and "I'll Be Your Everything." Later in his career, he recorded an album, Blue Night, that won a 1996 Blues Music Award and was nominated for a Grammy.
In the early 1960s, before becoming famous as a soul singer, he worked as a nurse at an Alabama hospital.
His signature song, "When a Man Loves a Woman," peaked at #1 in the United States and at #2 in the United Kingdom and was the first certified gold track released on the Atlantic Records label.
He was born and raised in Leighton, Alabama. He married twice and had a total of 12 children.
In 2010, he performed with British singer Sir Cliff Richard on a series of tour stops.
