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How did count basie die?

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He was overcome with cancer- pancreatic and later died on April 26,1984

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Where did count basie die?
Hollywood, Florida
How did Count Basie acquire the nickname COUNT?
He was given the title by a radio announcer in the late nineteen thirties who felt that he should be on an equal level with Duke Ellington and Earl Hines
When did William 'Count' Basie die?
William 'Count' Basie died on April 26, 1984 at the age of 79.
Who were Count Basie's singers?
Jimmy Rushing as vocalist and sometimes Joe Williams sang with his band.