Marty Robbins’ Death – Cause and Date
The country singer Marty Robbins died at the age of 57. Here is all you want to know, and more!
Biography - A Short Wiki
Grammy Award-winning American country singer whose career spanned more than four decades. His song “El Paso” charted at #1 and was used in the final Breaking Bad episode.
He taught himself how to play the guitar while serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
He was married to Marizona Baldwin from 1948 until his death in 1982. They had a son, Ronny and a daughter, Janet.
How and when did Marty Robbins pass away?
Early in his life, Robbins developed cardiovascular disease.
At age 57 he underwent quadruple coronary bypass surgery after suffering his third heart attack on December 2, 1982. But he did not recover and died six days later, on December 8, at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville.
The epitaph on his grave reads:
“He touched the soul of the world by allowing his God-given ‘golden voice’ to be used in a public way. Yet the recognition he received on earth has been exceeded in a very private way. Now, his faith has allowed him to rank among the best in the choir above. Leaving each of us with the comfort of his songs, the presence of his memory and the anticipation of being with him in his ‘little spot in heaven’ for eternity.”
Quotes
""I'm in this business because I despise honest labor."
""I have so much fun on stage that I should have to pay to get in."
""The great songs just come out. If it comes quick, just leave it that way."
""I didn't choose a word or anything. I just wrote the song until it stopped."
""Talent is being able to please people."