Gil Scott-Heron

January 10, 2024
Poet

Quick Facts

Gil Scott-Heron
Full Name Gil Scott-Heron
Occupation Poet
Date Of Birth Apr 1, 1949(1949-04-01)
Age 75
Date Of Death 2011-05-27
Birthplace Chicago
Country United States
Birth City Illinois
Horoscope Aries

Gil Scott-Heron Biography

Name Gil Scott-Heron
Birthday Apr 1
Birth Year 1949
Place Of Birth Chicago
Home Town Illinois
Birth Country United States
Birth Sign Aries
Spouse Brenda Sykes
Children(s) Gia Scott-Heron, Chegianna Scott-Heron Newton, Raquiyah Kelly Heron, Rumal Rackley

Gil Scott-Heron is one of the most popular and richest Poet who was born on April 1, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. American jazz musician, poet and spoken-word performer, known for his works like The Last Holiday and Winter in America. The first record, a studio one, Small Talk at 125th and Lenox in the year 1970.

His poetic spoken word style has influenced his work with the Public Enemy’s His spoken word poetic style influenced the work of Public Enemy’s Chuck D and other rap and hip-hop artists. and other hip-hop and rap artists.

Gil, his father Gil He was an Jamaican soccer player.

Gil Scott-Heron Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Poet
House Living in own house.

Gil Scott-Heron is one of the richest Poet from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Gil Scott-Heron 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He went to Lincoln University because it was the school of his literary hero, He attended Lincoln University because it was the alma mater of his literary idol, Langston Hughes..

The band released influential albums from the time of his death in the year 2011. His last album was his critically acclaimed album”I’m New Here.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Gil Scott-Heron Dating?

According to our records, Gil Scott-Heron married to Brenda Sykes. As of December 1, 2023, Gil Scott-Heron’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Gil Ranked on the list of most popular Poet. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Gil Scott-Heron celebrates birthday on April 1 of every year.

What was the cause of Gil Scott-Heron death?

The exact cause of death is currently unknown , though he had been battling a severe drug addiction and other health problems for years. He was

  1. Many hip-hop artists cite Scott-Heron as one of the forefathers of the genre, but Scott-Heron refused to take any credit.

Did Gil Scott-Heron pass away?

May 27, 2011

How old was Gil Scott-Heron when he passed away?

62 years (1949–2011)

Is Gil Scott-Heron Jill Scott's father?

Gil Heron

Where is Gil Scott-Heron buried?

Kensico Cemetery, NY

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