Sharon Sheeley

American songwriter (1940–2002)
Person human Q274209
Sharon Sheeley
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Sharon Sheeley

Summary

Sharon Sheeley is a human[1]. She was born in Los Angeles[2]. She was born on April 4, 1940[3]. She died in Los Angeles[4]. She died on May 17, 2002[5]. She worked as a composer[6], singer[7], songwriter[8], and singer-songwriter[9]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (683 views/month, #7,084 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Sharon Sheeley's place of birth was Los Angeles[2].
  • Sharon Sheeley passed away in Los Angeles[4].
  • Sharon Sheeley was born on April 4, 1940[3].
  • Sharon Sheeley died on May 17, 2002[5].
  • Sharon Sheeley was married to Jimmy O'Neill[11].
  • Sharon Sheeley held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Sharon Sheeley's professions included composer[6].
  • Sharon Sheeley worked as a singer[7].
  • Sharon Sheeley worked as a songwriter[8].
  • Sharon Sheeley's professions included singer-songwriter[9].
  • Sharon Sheeley's field of work was music[13].
  • Sharon Sheeley's education included a stint at Newport Harbor High School[14].
  • Sharon Sheeley is recorded as female[15].
  • Sharon Sheeley's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Sharon Sheeley's Commons category is recorded as Sharon Sheeley[17].
  • Sharon Sheeley's unmarried partner is recorded as Eddie Cochran[18].
  • The cause of death was disease[19].
  • Sharon Sheeley's family name is recorded as Sheeley[20].
  • Sharon Sheeley's given name is recorded as Sharon[21].
  • Sharon Sheeley's given name is recorded as Kathleen[22].
  • Sharon Sheeley's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[23].
  • Sharon Sheeley's instrument is recorded as voice[24].
  • Sharon Sheeley's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Sharon Sheeley's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Sharon Kathleen Sheeley'}[26].
  • Sharon Sheeley's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Sharon Sheeley'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Sharon Sheeley's place of birth was Los Angeles[2]. She was born on April 4, 1940[3].

Education

Sharon Sheeley was educated at Newport Harbor High School[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], singer[7], songwriter[8], and singer-songwriter[9]. Sharon Sheeley's field of work was music[13].

Personal Life

Sharon Sheeley was married to Jimmy O'Neill[11].

Death and Burial

Sharon Sheeley died on May 17, 2002[5]. She passed away in Los Angeles[4]. The cause of death was disease[19].

Why It Matters

Sharon Sheeley ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (683 views/month, #7,084 of 1,000,298).[10] She has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] She is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Sharon Sheeley born?

Born in Los Angeles[2], Sharon Sheeley…

Where did Sharon Sheeley die?

Sharon Sheeley died in Los Angeles[4].

Who was Sharon Sheeley married to?

Sharon Sheeley's spouses include Jimmy O'Neill[11].

What did Sharon Sheeley do for work?

Sharon Sheeley worked as composer[6], singer[7], songwriter[8], and singer-songwriter[9].

Where did Sharon Sheeley go to school?

Sharon Sheeley was educated at Newport Harbor High School[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4h ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation composer, singer, songwriter +1
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  2. 4d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instrument voice
    Place of birth Los Angeles
    Citizenship
    Educated at Newport Harbor High School
    + 20 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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