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Nat 'King' Cole
(1919-1965)
American singer and jazz pianist
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Nathaniel Adams Coles (March 17, 1919 – February 15, 1965), known professionally as Nat King Cole, was an American singer, jazz pianist, and actor. He recorded over 100 songs that became hits on the pop charts. His trio was the model for small jazz ensembles that followed. Cole also acted in films and on television and performed on Broadway. He was the first African-American man to host an American television series. He was the father of singer-songwriter Natalie Cole (1950–2015).

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Born Nathaniel Adams Coles
17 March 1919
Montgomery, Alabama, USA
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15 February 1965 (aged 45)
Santa Monica, California, USA
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  • Carol Cole
    Carol Cole info 1st child with Maria Cole Female b. 17 Oct 1944 d. 19 May 2009 Age: 64 (at death) 1944-2009 American actor and record producer
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    Natalie Maria Cole info 2nd child with Maria Cole Female b. 6 Feb 1950 d. 31 Dec 2015 Age: 65 (at death) 1950-2015 American singer
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    Nat Kelly Cole info 3rd child with Maria Cole Male b. 8 Feb 1959 d. 24 Oct 1995 Age: 36 (at death) 1959-1995 American, Actor
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    Casey info 4th child with Maria Cole Female b. 26 Sep 1961 Age: 63 1961- Celebrity Baby
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    Timolin info 5th child with Maria Cole Female b. 26 Sep 1961 Age: 63 1961- Celebrity Baby
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