Fred Stobaugh, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Fred Stobaugh

American truck driver, had a hit song at age 96

Date of Birth: 22-Aug-1917

Place of Birth: Peoria, Illinois, United States

Date of Death: 23-Nov-2016

Profession: songwriter

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo


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About Fred Stobaugh

  • Fred Stobaugh (August 22, 1917 – November 23, 2016) was a retired truck driver from Peoria, Illinois who became a viral sensation as a songwriter.
  • A documentary video about the making of the song Oh Sweet Lorraine, based on a text that Stobaugh wrote for his wife of 73 years, became a viral video in September 2013.
  • The song based on his text subsequently entered the Billboard Hot 100 as well as other international charts.

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