Willy DeVille

American singer-songwriter (1950–2009)
Person human Q455762
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Willy DeVille

Summary

Willy DeVille is a human[1]. Born in Stamford[2], he… he was born on August 25, 1950[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on August 6, 2009[5]. He worked as a singer-songwriter[6], composer[7], and guitarist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,034 views/month, #6,966 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Willy DeVille's place of birth was Stamford[2].
  • Willy DeVille passed away in New York City[4].
  • Willy DeVille was born on August 25, 1950[3].
  • Willy DeVille was born on August 27, 1953[10].
  • Willy DeVille died on August 6, 2009[5].
  • Willy DeVille is buried at Fairfield Memorial Park[11].
  • Willy DeVille was married to Toots Deville[12].
  • Willy DeVille held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Willy DeVille's professions included singer-songwriter[6].
  • Willy DeVille's professions included composer[7].
  • Willy DeVille worked as a guitarist[8].
  • Willy DeVille is recorded as male[14].
  • Willy DeVille's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Willy DeVille's genre is blues[16].
  • Willy DeVille's genre is soul[17].
  • Willy DeVille's genre is rhythm and blues[18].
  • Willy DeVille's genre is Cajun music[19].
  • Willy DeVille's genre is music of Latin America[20].
  • Willy DeVille's record label is recorded as Capitol Records[21].
  • Willy DeVille's record label is recorded as Atlantic Records[22].
  • Willy DeVille's record label is recorded as Era Records[23].
  • Willy DeVille's discography is recorded as Willy DeVille discography[24].
  • Willy DeVille's Commons category is recorded as Willy DeVille[25].
  • The cause of death was pancreatic cancer[26].
  • Willy DeVille's family name is recorded as Deville[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Stamford[2], Willy DeVille… Recorded date of birth include August 25, 1950[3] and August 27, 1953[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer-songwriter[6], composer[7], and guitarist[8].

Personal Life

Among Willy DeVille's spouses was Toots Deville[12].

Death and Burial

Willy DeVille died on August 6, 2009[5]. He died in New York City[4]. The cause of death was pancreatic cancer[26]. He is buried at Fairfield Memorial Park[11].

Why It Matters

Willy DeVille ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,034 views/month, #6,966 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Willy DeVille born?

Born in Stamford[2], Willy DeVille…

Where did Willy DeVille die?

Willy DeVille passed away in New York City[4].

Who was Willy DeVille married to?

Willy DeVille's spouses include Toots Deville[12].

What did Willy DeVille do for work?

Willy DeVille worked as singer-songwriter[6], composer[7], and guitarist[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [10] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . universalmusic.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . abcnews.go.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18h ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name William, Paul
    Instance of human
    Work period end
    Sex or gender male
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