Stephen Foster's Death
Born (Birthday) July 4, 1826
Death Date January 13, 1864
Age of Death 37 years
Cause of Death Fever
Profession Folk Singer
The folk singer Stephen Foster died at the age of 37. Here is all you want to know, and more!
Biography - A Short Wiki
Known for composing the songs “Oh! Susanna,” “Beautiful Dreamer,” “My Old Kentucky Home,” and other standards. He was considered to be the father of American music.
He grew up with an older brother named William and attended private academies in Allegheny, Athens, and Towanda, Pennsylvania.