John Cipollina’s Death – Cause and Date

John Cipollina cause of death

Born (Birthday) August 24, 1943

Death Date May 29, 1989

Age of Death 45 years

Cause of Death N/A

Profession Guitarist

The guitarist John Cipollina died at the age of 45. Here is all you want to know and more!

Biography - A Short Wiki

Lead guitarist and founding member of the San Francisco psychedelic rock band Quicksilver Messenger Service who also played with Copperhead.

He got his first guitar at age twelve from his parents.

His customized guitar was put up for display at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Personal Life

His parents were both trained classical pianists.

His brother was a member of Huey Lewis and the News.

How did John Cipollina die?

Cipollina died on May 29, 1989, at age 45. His cause of death was alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, which he suffered from most of his life and which is exacerbated by smoking.