Person in history
Leon Russell
Leon Russell, American singer-songwriter (born 1942)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2016 · November 13
Their story
Who they were
Leon Russell, American singer-songwriter (born 1942)
Why this date
Leon Russell appears on our November 13 calendar for 2016 as a death entry.
Sources
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“Leon Russell”, What's On This Date, https://whatsonthisdate.com/app/people/leon-russell, accessed October 26, 2026.
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Questions about Leon Russell
When did Leon Russell die?
November 13 2016.
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