Samuel Cook, known professionally as Sam Cooke, was an American singer and songwriter. He was born on January 22, 1931, but sadly passed away on December 11, 1964, in Los Angeles, California, United States, aged, 33. He was considered to be a pioneer and one of the most influential soul artists of all time.
As of his time of death, he was married twice. He got married to Barbara Campbell and Dolores Mohawk. In this article, we will be talking about one of his wives, Dolores Mohawk to know more about her, especially her married life with the late singer.
Who is Sam Cooke wife Dolores Mohawk?
Dolores Mohawk was a celebrity spouse and a celebrity on her own who happens to be the first wife o the late singer Sam Cooke. She was married to the singer from 1953 to 1957.
Mohawk was a singer-dancer. She took the stage name “Dee Dee Mohawk” in 1953. She is no more since she was killed in an auto collision in Fresno, California in 1959. Although he and Dolores were divorced, Cooke paid for his ex-wife’s funeral expenses.
She was survived by her son Joey.
