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  1. Louis Armstrong - Wikipedia

    In 1969, while recovering from heart and kidney problems at Beth Israel Hospital in New York City, Armstrong wrote a memoir called Louis Armstrong + the Jewish Family in New Orleans, …

  2. Louis Armstrong, Jazz Trumpeter and Singer, Dies

    Louis Armstrong, the celebrated jazz trumpeter and singer, died in his sleep yesterday morning at his home in the Corona section of Queens. He had observed his 71st birthday Sunday.

  3. When and how did Louis Armstrong die? Where is he buried?

    Louis passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early morning hours of July 6th, 1971, just two days after he had celebrated his 71st birthday (see also the question about Louis’s birthday). …

  4. Louis Armstrong - Encyclopedia Britannica

    Oct 28, 2025 · Louis Armstrong (born August 4, 1901, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.—died July 6, 1971, New York, New York) was the leading trumpeter and one of the most influential artists in …

  5. In Memoriam: Inside Louis Armstrong's Cause Of Death

    Aug 4, 2025 · Louis Armstrong was born August 4, 1901, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.— and died July 6, 1971, New York, New York. He was a premier trumpeter and one of the most …

  6. Louis Armstrong’s Death – Cause and Date - The Celebrity Deaths

    What caused Louis Armstrong’s death? Armstrong died of a heart attack in his sleep, a month before his 70th birthday on July 6, 1971. He was living in Corona, Queens, New York City …

  7. Statement on the Death of Louis Armstrong. | The American …

    Note: Mr. Armstrong, 71, died of a heart attack in his home in Corona, Queens, N.Y. He achieved worldwide fame as a jazz musician and trumpet player. The statement was made available to …

  8. Louis Armstrong - Jazz Musician, Age, Children and Wife

    Dec 29, 2024 · Louis Armstrong, one of the most influential jazz musicians in history, passed away on July 6, 1971, in Corona, Queens, New York City, where he had lived for much of his …

  9. Louis Armstrong's Death: The Untold Story of His Final Days

    Oct 4, 2025 · In his final days, away from the glare of the spotlights and the applause of adoring fans, Armstrong was engaged in a profoundly private battle with deteriorating health. The …

  10. Death - Louis Armstrong - Historydraft

    At the end of it he was hospitalized for a heart attack. He was released from the hospital in May, and quickly resumed practicing his trumpet playing. Still hoping to get back on the road, …