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Leon Haywood

American singer and songwriter (1942-2016)
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Leon Haywood

Summary

Leon Haywood is a human[1]. His place of birth was Houston[2]. He was born on February 11, 1942[3]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. He died on April 5, 2016[5]. He worked as a singer[6], record producer[7], and songwriter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Leon Haywood was born in Houston[2].
  • Leon Haywood died in Los Angeles[4].
  • Leon Haywood was born on February 11, 1942[3].
  • Leon Haywood died on April 5, 2016[5].
  • Burial took place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[10].
  • Leon Haywood held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Leon Haywood worked as a singer[6].
  • Leon Haywood's professions included record producer[7].
  • Leon Haywood worked as a songwriter[8].
  • Leon Haywood is recorded as male[12].
  • Leon Haywood's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Leon Haywood's genre is soul[14].
  • Leon Haywood's genre is rhythm and blues[15].
  • Leon Haywood's genre is funk[16].
  • Leon Haywood's record label is recorded as Imperial[17].
  • Leon Haywood's family name is recorded as Haywood[18].
  • Leon Haywood's given name is recorded as Leon[19].
  • Leon Haywood's given name is recorded as Otha[20].
  • Leon Haywood's instrument is recorded as keyboard instrument[21].
  • Leon Haywood's instrument is recorded as voice[22].
  • Leon Haywood's start of work period is recorded as 1963[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Houston[2], Leon Haywood… he was born on February 11, 1942[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer[6], record producer[7], and songwriter[8].

Death and Burial

Leon Haywood died on April 5, 2016[5]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. Burial took place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[10].

Why It Matters

Leon Haywood ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

FAQs

Where was Leon Haywood born?

Leon Haywood was born in Houston[2].

Where did Leon Haywood die?

Leon Haywood died in Los Angeles[4].

What did Leon Haywood do for work?

Leon Haywood worked as singer[6], record producer[7], and songwriter[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Gnd id → 134627121
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/56442|batch #56442]]: Import GND IDs via DNB dump"
  2. 5w ago · TapuriaBot · 2026-09-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Leon, Otha
    Genius artist numeric id → 100939
    Place of burial → Forest Lawn Memorial Park
    Occupation → singer, record producer, songwriter
    + 38 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ Added [[wikipedia:mzn:لئون هیوود]]"
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