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What was Donny Hathaway cause of death?

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Donny Edward Hathaway was a superb musician who contributed to the development of music throughout history.

He possessed a number of admirable qualities as a musician in addition to being a soul singer, keyboardist, and songwriter. Even though he was only 36 years old, his contributions to the history of American music would benefit future generations.

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This Christmas(Donny Hathaway · 1971), A Song for You(Donny Hathaway · 1971), Someday We’ll All Be Free (Extension of a Man · 1973), The Ghetto(The Ghetto · 1969),  and I Love You More Than You’ll Ever Know (Extension of a Man · 1973) are his timeless pieces that are still relevant today.

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The following paragraphs touch on what got him killed.

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What was Donny Hathaway cause of death?

It is quite interesting many are not aware that r Donny Edward Hathaway died of suicidal thoughts.

Per a search into his death, his body was discovered outside the New York Essex House on January 13, 1979, beneath his hotel room on the 15th floor. His demise was deemed to be a suicide by the official who were at the scene.

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