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Leon Russell Wilkeson: Born April 2, 1952 Newport, Rhode Island, U.S. Died: July 27, 2001 (aged 49) Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, U.S. Genres: Southern rock: Occupation(s) Bassist: Years active: 1966–2001: Formerly of: Lynyrd Skynyrd
Dec 30, 2021 · He was only 49 years old. As reported by Rolling Stone , Wilkeson was buried at the Evergreen Cemetery in Jacksonville. His family requested supporters to make contributions to the Musician's Assistance Program instead of giving flowers.
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Oct 27, 2020 · A medical examiner subsequently ruled that Wilkeson suffered from chronic lung and liver disease and died of natural causes at the age of 49, per Billboard. According to Rolling Stone, Wilkeson was among the most severely injured in the Skynyrd plane crash. Reports indicated he suffered massive internal injuries, as well as a smashed jaw ...
Jul 28, 2001 · Leon Wilkeson, 49-year-old bassist for the legendary band Lynyrd Skynyrd, has died of natural causes, according to Judy Van Zant Jenness, widow of the Jacksonville band's founding member.
Jul 30, 2001 · Bassist Leon Wilkeson, a founding member of legendary Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, died Friday (July 27) in his sleep at a hotel in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., near Jacksonville. He was 49.
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Jul 30, 2001 · By Christina Saraceno. July 30, 2001. Lynyrd Skynyrd bass player Leon Wilkeson died in his sleep on July 28th in a Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida hotel room, where he was taking a break from the group ...
Jul 29, 2001 · Leon Wilkeson, bass guitarist of the vital Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, has died. He was 49.
