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Musician
Little Richard
American musician (1932 to 2020)
Little Richard was born on December 5, 1932 and died on May 9, 2020, aged 87.
- Born
- December 5, 1932, Macon
- Died
- May 9, 2020
- Zodiac sign
- Sagittarius
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Musician
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Little’s birthday, by the numbers
- Little Richard was born on a Monday.
- Little Richard would have turned 94 in 2026.
- Half birthday: June 5. Birthstone: Turquoise, tanzanite and zircon.
- Little Richard belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.
Age gaps
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Frequently asked questions
When was Little Richard born?
Little Richard was born on December 5, 1932 and died on May 9, 2020, aged 87.
What is Little Richard’s zodiac sign?
Sagittarius, born December 5.