As per our current Database, Shel Silverstein has been died on May 10, 1999 (age 68).
When Shel Silverstein die, Shel Silverstein was 68 years old.
| Popular As | Shel Silverstein |
| Occupation | Children's Author |
| Age | 68 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Born | September 25, 1930 (Chicago, IL) |
| Birthday | September 25 |
| Town/City | Chicago, IL |
| Nationality | IL |
Shel Silverstein’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
Shel Silverstein was born in the Year of the Horse. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Horse love to roam free. They’re energetic, self-reliant, money-wise, and they enjoy traveling, love and intimacy. They’re great at seducing, sharp-witted, impatient and sometimes seen as a drifter. Compatible with Dog or Tiger.
Known as Uncle Shelby for his children's books, such as Where the Sidewalk Ends. He wrote A Boy Named Sue, which Johnny Cash popularized.
He had to leave the University of Illinois because of a bad academic record.
His comedy songs gained a huge following courtesy of Dr. Demento's radio show.
He had a daughter named Shoshanna with Susan Hastings and a son named Matthew with Sarah Spencer.
He wrote children's poems for the magazine Playboy created by Hugh Hefner.
