Johnny Ace

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Johnny Ace

AKA John Marshall Alexander, Jr.

Born: 9-Jun-1929
Birthplace: Memphis, TN
Died: 25-Dec-1954
Location of death: Houston, TX
Cause of death: Suicide
Remains: Buried, New Park Cemetery, Memphis, TN

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: Black
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Singer/Songwriter

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: R&B star, shot himself

Military service: US Navy

Girlfriend: Olivia Gibbs

Shot: Self-Inflicted 24-Dec-1954

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