THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Little Richard
Little Richard was born on December 5, 1932 in Macon, United States and died on May 9, 2020, aged 87.
Born
December 5, 1932
Little Richard died aged 87.
Died: May 9, 2020
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on 2026-10-05.
- Birthplace
- Macon, United States
- Professions
- composer, singer, songwriter, recording artist, musician, pianist
- Citizenship
- United States
More about Little Richard
- Zodiac sign
- Sagittarius
- Birth name
- Richard Wayne Penniman
- Pseudonyms
- Little Richard
Official links & social profiles
All birth date sources
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- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie
- Discogs
- Internet Broadway Database
- Integrated Authority File
Synchronized from Wikidata on 2026-10-05. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
How old was Little Richard when they died?
Little Richard died aged 87.
When is Little Richard’s birthday?
Little Richard’s recorded birthday is December 5.
Where was Little Richard born?
Little Richard was born in Macon, United States.
What was Little Richard’s name at birth?
Little Richard’s recorded birth name is Richard Wayne Penniman.
When did Little Richard die?
Little Richard died on May 9, 2020.