Fats Waller’s Death – Cause and Date

Fats Waller Death Cause and Date

Born (Birthday) May 21, 1904

Death Date December 15, 1943

Age of Death 39 years

Cause of Death Pneumonia

Profession Pianist

The pianist Fats Waller died at the age of 39. Here is all you want to know, and more!

Biography - A Short Wiki

Pioneer of modern jazz and composer of “Ain’t Misbehavin'” and “Honeysuckle Rose,” both Grammy Hall of Fame inductees.

He was born as the youngest of four children to parents Adaline Locket Waller and Reverend Edward Martin Waller. He did not have the support of his religious father to pursue a career as a pianist.