Memorial Page for Ahmet Ertegün

Jul 30, 1923 – Dec 14, 2006(83 years)Died in:New York City, New York

Turkish-American businessperson

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July 30th, 2026

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Biography

Birthplace

Istanbul, Istanbul Province

Place of Death

New York City, New York

Nationality

Turkey

Cause of Death

falling from height

Religion

Islam

Occupation(4)

record producerentrepreneur songwriter composer

Awards(3)

Grammy Trustees AwardLibrary of Congress Living LegendRock and Roll Hall of Fame

Spouse(1)

Mica Ertegün

Education(3)

St. John's CollegeGeorgetown UniversityLandon School

Ahmet Ertegün (* July 30, 1923 in Istanbul; † December 14, 2006 in New York City) was a turkish-American businessperson. He was 83 years old. He was married to Mica Ertegün. His education included St. John's College, Georgetown University and Landon School. His faith was Islam. His awards include Grammy Trustees Award, Library of Congress Living Legend and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. His cause of death was falling from height.

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Born in Istanbul, Istanbul Province

1923

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

1987

Grammy Trustees Award

1993

Died in New York City, New York (falling from height)

2006

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Mica Ertegün
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Ahmet Ertegün. Forever remembered.