The folk singer Elliott Smith passed away at age 34, way too young.
Biography - A Short Wiki
Singer and guitarist who wrote “Needle in the Hay” and who was nominated for an Oscar Award for Best Original Song in a film in 1998.
He was born to Gary Smith and Bunny Kay Berryman and had a sister named Ashley Welch. His partner Jennifer Chiba was supposedly in the shower when he allegedly stabbed himself twice in the chest. Although autopsy reports left open the possibility of homicide, an investigation was not opened.
How did Elliott Smith die?
Suicide caused Elliott Smith's death in 2003.
| Cause of death | Suicide |
|---|---|
| Age of death | 34 years |
| Profession | Folk Singer |
| Birthday | August 6, 1969 |
| Death date | October 21, 2003 |
| Place of death | N/A |
| Place of burial | N/A |
Quotes
And I’m not trying to write heavy songs.
Elliott Smith
I wondered if I would talk about drug use. But I guess, why hide it?
Elliott Smith
It touches on drug use. I got caught up in that for almost two years.
Elliott Smith
My girlfriend at the time convinced me to send these songs to Cavity Search. When they wanted to put out my record I was totally shocked.
Elliott Smith
I didn’t know how many people knew who Ferdinand was.
Elliott Smith
