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Ritchie Valens
Ritchie Valens was born on May 13, 1941 in Pacoima and died on February 3, 1959, aged 17.
Born
May 13, 1941
Ritchie Valens died aged 17.
Died: February 3, 1959
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- Birthplace
- Pacoima
- Professions
- guitarist, singer, singer-songwriter, rock singer, composer, songwriter
- Citizenship
- United States
More about Ritchie Valens
- Zodiac sign
- Taurus
- Birth name
- Richard Steven Valenzuela Reyes
- Pseudonyms
- Ricky Ricardo, Little Richard, Richard Valenzuela, Ritchie Valens
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Quick answers
When was Ritchie Valens born?
Ritchie Valens was born on May 13, 1941 in Pacoima and died on February 3, 1959, aged 17.
How old was Ritchie Valens when they died?
Ritchie Valens died aged 17.