Ian Curtis’ Death – Cause and Date
Born (Birthday) July 15, 1956
Death Date May 18, 1980
Age of Death 23 years
Cause of Death Suicide
Profession Punk Singer
The punk singer Ian Curtis died at the age of 23. Here is all you want to know, and more!
Biography - A Short Wiki
Lead vocalist and songwriter for the post-punk band Joy Division, the group that released the songs “She’s Lost Control” and “Transmission.”
He married his high school friend, Deborah Woodruff, on August 23, 1975; his daughter, Natalie, was born on April 16, 1979.
Quotes
"“A poetic, sensitive, tortured soul, the Ian Curtis of the myth – he was definitely that.” (Peter Hook)
"“I was very good friends with Ian Curtis from Joy Division. In fact, I was the last person he spoke with before he died.” (Genesis P-Orridge)
"“We looked at Ian Curtis from the band Joy Division. He was a very ultra cool, non-expressive character. Cutler is confident, but people sometimes mask their insecurities with confidence.” (Andrew Gower)