Duke Ellington

Question 1

When did Duke Ellington die?

Accepted Answer

May 24, 1974

Question 2

How did Duke Ellington die?

Accepted Answer

Metastasized lung cancer and pneumonia

Question 3

How old was Duke Ellington when he died?

Accepted Answer

75 years old

Question 4

Where did Duke Ellington die?

Accepted Answer

New York City, New York, USA

Question 5

When was Duke Ellington born?

Accepted Answer

April 29, 1899

Question 6

Where was Duke Ellington born?

Accepted Answer

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Question 7

What was Duke Ellington's birth name?

Accepted Answer

Edward Kennedy Ellington

Question 8

How tall was Duke Ellington?

Accepted Answer

6 feet 1 inch, or 1.85 meters

Question 9

What was Duke Ellington known for?

Accepted Answer

Anatomy of a Murder, Sphere, The Matrix, and Minority Report

Question 10

Was Duke Ellington married?

Accepted Answer

He was married to Edna Thompson from July 2, 1918 to 1967.

Question 11

Did Duke Ellington have children?

Accepted Answer

Yes, 1 child, Mercer Ellington

Question 12

Did Duke Ellington have siblings?

Accepted Answer

Yes, 1 sibling, Ruth Ellington

Question 13

Who were Duke Ellington's parents?

Accepted Answer

James Edward Ellington and Daisy Kennedy Ellington

Question 14

Who were Duke Ellington's relatives?

Accepted Answer

Mercedes Ellington (Grandchild), Paul Ellington (Grandchild), Edward Ellington (Grandchild), Gaye Ellington (Grandchild), and Romare Bearden (Cousin)

Question 15

How many awards did Duke Ellington win?

Accepted Answer

14 awards

Question 16

How many award nominations did Duke Ellington receive?

Accepted Answer

27 nominations

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