When did Roy Acuff die?

Roy Acuff was born on September 15, 1903 and died on November 23, 1992, aged 89.

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Roy Acuff

American country music singer and fiddler

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When did Roy Acuff die?
November 23, 1992¹
Roy Acuff was born on September 15, 1903 and died on November 23, 1992, aged 89.

Roy Claxton Acuff (September 15, 1903 – November 23, 1992) was an American country music singer, fiddler, and promoter.
Known as the "King of Country Music", Acuff is often credited with moving the genre from its early string band and "hoedown" format to the singer-based format that helped make it internationally successful.
In 1952, Hank Williams told Ralph Gleason, "He's the biggest singer this music ever knew.

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Roy Claxton Acuff (September 15, 1903 – November 23, 1992) was an American country music singer, fiddler, and promoter.

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