The folk singer Daniel Johnston passed away at age 58, too young.
Biography - A Short Wiki
Singer-songwriter featured in the documentary The Devil and Daniel Johnston. He was known for his emotional and intense lyrics in songs such as “True Love Will Find You in the End” and “Walking the Cow.”
He briefly attended Kent State University before pursuing a music career.
How did Daniel Johnston die?
Heart Attack caused Daniel Johnston's death in 2019.
Cause of death | Heart Attack |
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Age of death | 58 years |
Profession | Folk Singer |
Birthday | January 22, 1961 |
Death date | September 11, 2019 |
Place of death | Waller, Texas, United States |
Place of burial | Magnolia Cemetery, Katy, Texas, United States |
Quotes
I wish I had never got manic depression. When I was in junior high, I didn’t know what was the matter with me. It was as if I’d died or something. Now that I go to a clinic and get the right kind of medicine, I am not as depressed as I used to be.
Daniel Johnston
When I was a kid, I always thought that I’d be a comic book artist. It took a long time to start thinking that I could be a musician.
Daniel Johnston
For the longest time I was afraid I’d have to keep on working at the factories. There was a steel mill and a pottery; if you didn’t go to college, you went to work in those places.
Daniel Johnston
I’ve got something to live for, because I always wanted to be an artist; I always wanted to be famous.
Daniel Johnston
Most of the worst things said about me, I’ve said myself.
Daniel Johnston