It is not random that many musicians have died younger in previous many years, therefore the time period “social gathering like a rockstar.” Whereas many groundbreaking artists have surpassed the check of time each of their music and longevity, we’ll by no means understand how life at the moment can be completely different if misplaced musicians had survived all this time. Would Cobain have deserted the trade he hated? Would Sid Viscious have gotten clear? We could not have a crystal ball, however we do have CGI. Now we are able to gaze on the faces of beloved musicians on the age they’d have been at the moment.
Presley Nonetheless Has His Lip Curl
Little doubt the king would nonetheless be a charmer. One thing about that combed again hair and lip curl simply would not get outdated. Sadly, neither did the Twentieth-century icon, who died in his dwelling at simply 42-years-old.
Journalist Tony Scherman wrote that Elvis had develop into massively obese and was “dulled by the pharmacopeia he day by day ingested.” His last performances have been full disasters because the artist struggled to speak, or did not make it on stage in any respect. Like a vicious cycle, substances fueled a bunch of well being points, the problems fueled his drug drawback, and again once more.
Lennon Appears Even Extra Good
Lennon’s glasses can not be in charge for the clever look on his face. This CGI proves that it’s, in truth, simply his face. Although Lennon died at the beginning of the ’80s, his widower Yoko Ono lives on as a performer and peace activist. It will have been wonderful to see them collectively all these years later, particularly apart from Sean Lennon who couldn’t be a extra excellent aesthetic mixture of the 2.
His revolt and wit might have of even higher worth in at the moment’s world, however he was shot and killed by Mark David Chapman, simply hours after autographing a e book for him.
Joplin’s Heartwarming Smile Lives On
Joplin is among the dying at 27 crew, which has occurred approach too typically within the music trade. Although she could not have been the quintessential Hollywood starlet, her shiny smile contrasted her soulful music in order that her spirit captivated audiences.
On this CGI, you’ll be able to nonetheless sense the heartwarming impact Janice had, and would nonetheless have had at the moment. Sadly, she died of a heroin overdose earlier than she might ever see her fourth album be launched. Many years after her dying she recieved quite a few accolades, which might have surmounted much more had she nonetheless been rocking at the moment.
Hendrix’s Fro Could Have Thinned A Bit
Hendrix’s hallmark afro appears to have thinned a bit on this CGI picture, however he nonetheless has these soulful eyes. The added impression of a vein on his brow makes the picture all of the extra lifelike. Whereas Hendrix would seemingly be wearing a modern and easy jacket, the strong colours simply do not do justice to Jimi’s eccentric type.
It is insane to assume that Jimi was solely a mainstream artist for 4 years, particularly contemplating he would have been one for 4 many years had he made it to at the moment as a musician. Hendrix died of asphyxiation, which can have been drug-induced, simply earlier than his twenty eighth birthday.
Morrison Appears Much less Tormented
One other 27-year-old dying, Jim Morrison was an enigma to many. The Doorways frontman was not solely a musician however a gifted author. Quantity I of The Misplaced Writings of Jim Morrison was a New York Instances Bestseller in 1988. Earlier than substances made his performances extra rampant, he would typically carry out spontaneous spoken phrase poems onstage.
This CGI picture means that if Jim had made it, he could have discovered some peace along with his wild character in later years. Whereas artists are stereotyped as being tormented, typically knowledge and age can result in lighter views. Sadly, Jim’s premature coronary heart failure prevents us from ever realizing how he would have matured as an grownup.
Cobain Nonetheless Would Look Younger
Simply once we thought the curse in opposition to 27-year-old musicians had pale with the Eighties, Kurt Cobain introduced the darkish custom into the ’90s. One of the vital influential artists in different music, the singer was recognized to have struggled with fame and despair. Although he did undergo from heroin habit, it was a self-inflicted wound that took his life in 1994.
The CGI {photograph} reminds us of how younger Kurt nonetheless would have been. 25 years later, Kurt would have almost doubled in age and nonetheless be solely about 50. For all we all know, he might have been at his rocker prime, or someplace far-off the place he might lastly discover solace from Hollywood.
Bradley Nowell Would Nonetheless Doubtless Be Sunburned
Bradley Nowell’s age and expertise have been much like Kurt Cobain. The lead singer and guitarist of Chic, he hit fame within the early ’90s, as nicely. The Lengthy Seashore native fused his love for reggae and rock to put in writing main ska hits which might be nonetheless wildly widespread at the moment.
This extremely lifelike CGI makes it appear as if Nowell by no means overdosed on heroin in 1996, on the age of 28. Had he not, Chic With Rome would not have shaped as a substitute for its father band, Chic. Nowell struggled with staying sober in order that beer in his hand would in all probability be drink-free. In any other case, the picture hits the mark.
Tupac Appears Like The Cool Dad
Sure, rappers are rockstars, too. In reality, Tupac Shakur was inducted into the Rock and Roll Corridor of Fame in 2017. Sadly, hassle adopted the proficient rapper. After rising up in Harlem in New York Metropolis, he moved to the West Coast the place he in the end was killed in a drive-by capturing in 1996.
The 25-year-old by no means had the chance to have children, but when he had he would have appeared like the best dad ever. His 75 million bought information have already got positioned him as one of many best-selling music artists of all time. If he was nonetheless round at the moment, who is aware of the favored rap songs he might have concocted.
Ronnie van Zant’s Golden Locks Look Nice
The lead singer of Lynard Skynard, Ronnie van Zant lead his two youthful brothers within the trio’s path to rockerville. Although Ronnie died earlier than he ever noticed the age of 30 in a aircraft crash, his youthful brother has been in a position to uphold the place as headman of the band ever since.
Ronnie is claimed to have held many aspirations rising up, and knew he can be probably the most well-known individual to come back out of Jacksonville, Florida. Had he lived to develop into this CGI man with the blonde locks which might be unimaginable to overlook, he could have achievements that surpass the world of music altogether.
Randy Rhoads Would Nonetheless Be Clinging To His Guitar
If a rockstar dies younger, two of the first causes appear to be medicinal and planes. In Randy Rhoads’s case, it was the latter. The guitarist was solely 25 when a aircraft accident took his life. After Ozzy Osbourne left Black Sabbath, he was interested in the heavy steel really feel that Rhoads introduced by way of his electrical guitar and invited him on tour.
The 2 have been on tour collectively when the incident occurred. Paradoxically, Rhoads was afraid of flying and did not intend on getting within the aircraft. Had he not, we would see him at the moment nonetheless enjoying alongside the well-known Ozzy.
Bobby Darin Appears Basic As Ever
The road “Splish, splash, I used to be takin’ a shower,” is a kind of jingles that’s simply acknowledged, however how we all know it’s a thriller. That’s the energy of Darin’s first hit from 1958. Humorous sufficient, the road all began with a guess that Darin could not write a tune that started with that line. It is a good factor he did.
The tune most recognizable by Darin is his rendition of the traditional “Past the Sea,” which actually put him on the map. Sadly, he had a weak coronary heart his whole life. Had he taken antibiotics earlier than a dental go to, he could also be that strapping gentleman within the bowtie, nonetheless singing the classics.
Buddy Holly Appears Like A Professor
One thing about this CGI screams Lifeless Poet’s Society. Somebody with the expertise of Buddy Holly in all probability would have made a superb music professor. Buddy not solely knew about music however knew about overcoming financial crises, having been born amongst the Nice Melancholy.
His musical household afforded Buddy the training he wanted to be scouted within the early ’50s. The star opened for Elvis and helped pioneer Rock and Roll. Lengthy earlier than he might see the peak of his expertise, he died at simply 22-years-old in a aircraft crash. Most individuals solely dream of changing into a legacy at 22.
Sid Is Nonetheless Vicious Wanting
The CGI actually acquired the face scrunch down on this depiction of a contemporary Sid Vicious. His punk band was recognized for the spunk clearly illustrated right here, and that spunk in all probability would have been sufficient to final a lifetime.
Sadly, Sid Vicious was one of many youngest big-time musicians to cross. He was barely the authorized ingesting age when he died from a heroin overdose. His fame made it troublesome for his household to rearrange his funeral. It will have been attention-grabbing to see if he might have turned that fame round for the higher.
Keith Moon May Have Gotten Severe
Keith Moon appears to be like like a jokester in most of his images. As fun-loving because the Who drummer appeared, he had self-destructive tendencies. His darkish humor earned him the nickname “Moon the Loon” within the Seventies. Sadly, jokes weren’t sufficient to beat his substance habit.
Moon turned to a prescription drug to assist fend off ingesting withdrawals. He took 32 of them, and 6 have been sufficient to kill him. The CGI picture portrays a serious-looking Moon, which maybe might have come of the incident had he survived the overdose.
Dennis Wilson In all probability Would Be Dwelling On The Seashore
How Dennis Wilson went from being probably the most quintessential seaside boy in his band The Seashore Boys, to writing songs with Charles Manson is a thriller. The friendship could have had its impression on Wilson for the worst, as he struggled with heroin and different issues. His brothers and bandmates inspired the drummer to enter into rehab.
Dennis jumped off his yacht in Marina Del Rey after a day of ingesting, instantly after discharging himself from a hospital, and drowned to dying. The surfer was buried within the sea off the California coast. A real seaside boy at coronary heart, he can be carrying a Hawaiian shirt if he have been nonetheless round at the moment.
Karen Carpenter Hasn’t Modified A Bit
Karen Carpenter’s face is just too vibrant and recognizable to overlook. This CGI picture means that her glowing face and huge expression would have remained by way of the many years. Sadly, an consuming dysfunction fairly actually sucked the life out of her.
After years of abusing her physique with varied substances to assist her drop some pounds and keep away from energy, the paramedics discovered her coronary heart to be beating only one time each ten seconds. She died of coronary heart failure after placing herself by way of the efficiency ringer. Decided to drop some pounds and tour, Karen almost sang herself to dying, laying aside the remedy that in any other case might have saved her life.
Cass Elliot Appears Content material With Herself
Generally known as Mama Cass, she was a member of The Mamas & The Papas all through the ’60s earlier than she took to her solo profession. In preparation for her solo debut at Ceasars Palace, the singer dropped 100 kilos by way of a crash weight-reduction plan that induced a abdomen ulcer and throat issues.
The plan backfired and he or she developed a violent fever that resulted in a poor efficiency that acquired horrible critiques. On this CGI {photograph}, Cass appears at peace along with her weight. Had that been a actuality, she could not have suffered from coronary heart failure in her sleep on the younger age of 32.
Bon Scott In all probability Would Nonetheless Look Like A Rock Star
Bon Scott’s introduction into AC/DC was straight out of a Hollywood rock band flick. He watched the band play and not using a singer– they have been combating then frontman Dave Evans– and was pressured by a good friend to go up and sing. Lastly, he did. The band noticed that he was the suitable match, and the remaining was historical past.
Laborious-partying took Bon’s life in 1980, simply six years after becoming a member of the band. AC/DC nonetheless rocks audiences at the moment, and Bon Scott would in all probability nonetheless be performing with them, wanting just like the rockstar picture above.
Duane Appears The Similar
Duane Allman of The Allman Brothers Band was a kind of musicians who was wanted no matter his band. His abilities as a musician earned him a spot accompanying stars reminiscent of Aretha Franklin and Herbie Mann whereas in his early 20s.
Along with his soul and blues influences, he had a breadth of rock expertise that would have gone far within the music trade, however he handed at simply 24-years-old in a motorbike accident that crushed his inside organs. The lifelike CGI picture exhibits a Duane that hasn’t modified a bit, aesthetically nor musically.
Marley Appears Like The King Of The Jungle
Bob Marley would have been an superior candidate for the voice of Mufasa. He appears to be like like a lion with these salt, pepper, and gold dreads. Plus, his voice would have made a killer soundtrack within the 2019 film remake. Sadly, the religious musician died from pores and skin most cancers at simply 36 years outdated.
Right now his son, Ziggy Marley, carries on his father’s legacy (Simba?!) Bob’s final phrases to his son have been “Cash cannot purchase life.” Although his knowledge and music nonetheless impression at the moment’s tradition, it could have been nice to see what recommendation he would nonetheless be passing alongside.
Biggie Smalls, Gone Too Quickly
Rapper Biggie Smalls, born Christopher George Latore Wallace, was a larger-than-life presence to his followers. Sadly, he died on the younger age of 24 when a drive-by capturing took his life. The individual accountable was by no means caught.
If Biggie, AKA The Infamous B.I.G., had lived, this picture offers us an concept of what he would possibly seem like at the moment. He nonetheless appears to be like just about the identical, simply with a few wrinkles.
Frank Sinatra
“My Approach” crooner Frank Sinatra was one of many top-selling musicians of all time, and he additionally had a profitable movie profession with roles in From Right here to Eternity, The Manchurian Candidate, and The Man with the Golden Arm. He was additionally recognized for his love life and plenty of romantic affairs with well-known girls.
Sinatra handed away in Los Angeles on Could 14, 1998. Often known as Ol’ Blue Eyes, the legend’s last phrases have been “I am shedding it,” earlier than experiencing a coronary heart assault. Town of Las Vegas, the place Sinatra regularly carried out, paid tribute by dimming the lights on the strip for a minute.
James Brown
The famed singer, songwriter, and “Godfather of Soul” is popularly credited with inventing funk music. James Brown acquired his begin as a gospel singer in Georgia. With songs like “I Acquired You (I Really feel Good),” “Papa’s Acquired a Model New Bag,” and “Say It Loud – I am Black and I am Proud,” Brown earned himself a spot on Rolling Stone’s “100 biggest artists of all time” listing.
Brown was very sick from pneumonia and handed away because of congestive coronary heart failure on Christmas Day in Atlanta, Georgia in 2006. He stuttered, “I am going away tonight,” as his last phrases. He was 73 years outdated.
John Lennon
We have already seen what John Lennon would possibly seem like at the moment. John Lennon and his spouse Yoko Ono have been returning to their condo in Manhattan when Lennon was shot within the again by Mark David Chapman. He staggered as much as the reception saying, “I am shot. I am shot,” earlier than collapsing to the ground. He was introduced useless on arrival on the hospital on December 8, 1980, on the age of 40.
Ono and then-mayor Ed Koch designed a memorial for Lennon, within the type of a public part of Central Park referred to as Strawberry Fields, the place followers can collect to grieve and share their music and reminiscences. The Dakota, the condo the place Lennon and Oko had lived and the location of his assassination, is seen from Strawberry Fields.
Whitney Houston
The super-star diva behind “I Will At all times Love You” sadly handed because of an unintended drowning because of drug use on February 11, 2012, on the Beverly Hilton Resort in Los Angeles. The 48-year-old singer was on the town for the 2012 Grammy Awards and to attend producer Clive Davis’ annual Grammy social gathering. Houston was stated to have declared, “I am gonna go see Jesus, I need to see Jesus,” to her associates in her last days.
Sadly, Houston’s daughter Bobbi Kristina died in an eerily related approach. Bobbi Kristina was found unresponsive in a tub almost three years to the day that her mom was discovered. She remained in a coma for months earlier than dying. She was simply 22.
Michael Jackson
This legendary pop star acquired his begin as a part of a household act singing and dancing along with his siblings, who carried out as The Jackson 5. He later turned one of the crucial profitable, and controversial, recording artists of contemporary instances. Jackson’s album Thriller stays the best-selling album of all time.
Information of Jackson’s dying shocked the world on June 25, 2009. The reason for Jackson’s dying was reportedly a voluntary murder at his Los Angeles dwelling. He’s rumored to have stated, “Extra milk,” referencing the anesthetic propofol, on which he overdosed at age 50. He left behind three youngsters.
Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley, the legendary “King of Rock and Roll,” continues to be one of the crucial recognizable faces and voices of contemporary instances. His energetic music and provocative dance strikes shortly introduced him fame after he debuted “Heartbreak Resort,” his first single, in 1956.
There may be hypothesis over the reason for dying for Presley, who reportedly handed because of causes reminiscent of an enlarged coronary heart and heavy drug utilization. He supposedly stated, “I’ll the lavatory to learn,” to his then-fiancée, Ginger Alden, who later discovered him unresponsive on the lavatory flooring. He was pronounced useless on August 16, 1977 on the age of 42 in Memphis, Tennessee.
Amy Winehouse
Amy Winehouse was famed for her deep vocals and her skills in soul, R&B, and jazz. Regardless of her immense expertise, she was recognized for her troubled persona and issues with drug and alcohol abuse. Within the months previous her dying, she was thought to have sought restoration remedy and was pictured in public wanting more healthy than she had prior to now.
Amy died in her sleep on July 23, 2011, of acute alcohol poisoning. She is claimed to have stated “I do not need to die,” over the telephone earlier than passing. Her bodyguard found her unresponsive, and paramedics have been unable to revive the tragic soul. She was 27 years outdated.
Buddy Wealthy
Famed American jazz drummer Bernard “Buddy” Wealthy toured all through most of his profession, with such luminary musicians as Rely Basie, Tommy Dorsey, and Harry James. Throughout his lifetime, Wealthy earned the title “the world’s biggest drummer.” He was recognized for having a brief mood, which the Beastie Boys referenced of their 1994 tune “Sabotage”: “I am Buddy Wealthy after I fly off the deal with.”
After having surgical procedure on a malignant mind tumor, Buddy Wealthy handed because of coronary heart failure on April 2, 1987. Earlier than the process, a nurse who was prepping Wealthy for surgical procedure requested him, “Is there something you’ll be able to’t take?” His response: “Yeah, nation music.” He was 69.
David Bowie
On January 10, 2016, the music world was surprised by the information that the long-lasting songwriter, singer, and artist David Bowie had died at age 69. Bowie had hidden his most cancers from the general public for months. He left behind a mind-boggling physique of labor that continues to encourage others, even after his dying.
On the 2016 Brit Awards, Bowie’s longtime good friend Gary Oldman revealed among the musician’s final phrases about his life: “Music has given me over 40 years of extraordinary experiences. I can’t say that life’s pains or extra tragic episodes have been diminished due to it, however it has allowed me so many moments of companionship when I’ve been lonely and stylish technique of communications when I’ve needed to the touch individuals.”
Prince
Legendary “Purple Rain” singer Prince Rogers Nelson, merely referred to as Prince, was one of many best-selling musicians in historical past. Rolling Stone has referred to as him “probably the most influential artists of the rock & roll period.”
Prince needed to postpone a few of his performances in early 2016 because of “influenza.” Though he was nonetheless feeling sick, he rescheduled and carried out what can be his last live performance, the place he stated to the viewers, “Wait a number of days earlier than you waste any prayers.” A number of days afterward April twenty first, he handed away in his hometown of Chanhassen, Minnesota on the age of 57.
“Dimebag” Darrell Abbott
Darrell Abbott, also called “Dimebag” Darrell, was a co-founder, guitarist, and songwriter for the bands Pantera and Damageplan. He and his brother Vinnie Paul performed collectively in each acts, with Paul on drums. The 2 have been musically influenced by the band KISS, with Abbott stating in a single interview that “if there have been no Ace Frehley (KISS guitarist), there would have been no Dimebag Darrell.”
Whereas performing in Columbus, Ohio with Damageplan, Abbott was shot 3 times within the head in a deadly capturing by an indignant fan. Earlier than being killed onstage, the guitarist is rumored to have uttered, “Van Halen.” Abbott died on December 8, 2004 at 38 years outdated.
Leonard Cohen
Leonard Cohen, the good poet and songwriter, handed away on November 10, 2016. Cohen, a Canadian, was thought of a Renaissance man by his friends. His final album, entitled “You Need It Darker,” was launched on 21 October 2016. Cohen died simply weeks after the album’s launch date.
Cohen’s longtime muse, Marianne Ihlen, died in July 2016, months earlier than he handed. When she was dying of leukemia, Cohen wrote her a touching farewell letter. It learn partially, “However now, I simply need to want you an excellent journey. Goodbye outdated good friend. Limitless love, see you down the highway.”
Barry White
The Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Barry White was recognized for his baritone voice on his many soul, funk, and disco songs. With mega hits like “Cannot Get Sufficient of Your Love, Babe” and “You are the First, the Final, My All the pieces,” White racked up 106 gold albums and 14 platinum albums throughout his esteemed profession.
For many of White’s grownup life, he was obese and struggled with many well being issues. In 2003, he suffered a stroke and simply months after handed away on the age of 58 in Los Angeles. Supposedly, his last phrases have been, “Depart me alone. I am high quality.”
Luciano Pavarotti
Italian operatic tenor Luciano Pavarotti was one of the crucial commercially profitable and widespread in his subject of labor. One of many “Three Tenors,” a trio of singers together with himself, Plácido Domingo and José Carreras, Pavarotti was additionally recognized for his intensive charity work.
Pavarotti was identified with pancreatic most cancers in 2006, a battle he misplaced a yr afterward September 6, 2007, at his dwelling in Italy. His final phrases have been reportedly, “I imagine {that a} life lived for music is an existence spent splendidly, and that is what I’ve devoted my life to.” His funeral was broadcast reside on CNN.
Heavy D
Born in Jamaica, Dwight Errington Myers made a reputation for himself in America as 90s hip-hop phenom Heavy D. In 1989 he carried out in Janet Jackson’s hit tune “Alright,” which was one of many first mainstream pop songs ever to function rap. He additionally appeared in Michael Jackson’s “Jam” in 1992.
Heavy D carried out on the 2011 BET Hip Hop Awards, his first reside televised efficiency in 15 years, which sadly would develop into his final. His final public tweet was, “BE INSPIRED!” On November eighth of that yr, he collapsed outdoors of his Beverly Hills dwelling, passing on the younger age of 44.
Johnny Ace
John Marshall Alexander Jr. was higher referred to as the American rhythm-and-blues singer names Johnny Ace. His very first recording, 1952’s “My Music,” shot to the highest of the R & B chart. Ace’s debut ballad was adopted by many different hits, together with “Please Forgive Me,” “The Clock,” “Cross My Coronary heart,” and “By no means Let Me Go.”
Ace had been ingesting when he died of an unintended gunshot wound to the pinnacle on Christmas Day of 1854 in Houston on the younger age of 25. His last phrases have been, “I will present you that it will not shoot.” He was buried in Memphis, Tennessee.
Josephine Baker
The well-known dancer, singer, and actress was also called the “Black Pearl” and the “Jazz Queen.” Born in the USA, Baker moved to France and ultimately renounced her U.S. citizenship. She surprised the world along with her sensational and provocative performances and costumes.
On April 12, 1975 at age 68, Baker handed away in Paris after falling right into a coma from a cerebral hemorrhage. The night time earlier than, she had attended a celebration in her honor after performing in a retrospective revue. As she left the social gathering, she is thought to have stated, “Oh, you younger individuals act like outdated males. You’re no enjoyable.”
Bo Diddley
Born Ellas Otha Bates, Bo Diddley was an American blues legend well-known for his singing and guitar abilities. He’s credited with serving to to start out the rock and roll style, and he influenced lots of at the moment’s hottest artists, together with the Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, and the Beatles.
On the eve June 2, 2008 at his dwelling in Florida, 35 relations surrounded Diddley on his deathbed. They have been gathered round singing “Stroll Round Heaven,” and when the tune was completed, he responded with a thumbs-up, saying “Wow.” Bo Diddley’s final phrases have been reportedly, “I’ll heaven.”
Bessie Smith
The “Empress of the Blues” crooned into reputation within the Nineteen Twenties and Thirties. Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Bessie Smith is broadly thought of to have influenced the jazz style. In 1923, she was signed by Columbia Data, and shortly was the best incomes black entertainer of her time.
Smith handed away on the morning of September 26, 1937, in Mississippi after struggling a number of accidents from a automobile accident. Her lover, Richard Morgan, was driving the automobile and escaped damage. Smith reportedly stated, “I am going, however I am going within the identify of the Lord” earlier than she died. She was solely 43.
Ludwig van Beethoven
This legendary composer and pianist from Germany is named one of the crucial influential musical figures in all of historical past. In his transient however extremely prolific profession, Beethoven penned 32 piano sonatas, 9 full symphonies, 16 string quartets, a mass, an opera, and extra. Extremely, he was virtually deaf for the final years of his life.
Bedridden in his last months, Beethoven died on March 25, 1827, on the age of 56 in Vienna. The trigger was liver injury. His final recognized assertion to gathered family members was this: “Associates applaud, the comedy is over.”
Johannes Brahms
The nineteenth-century German pianist and composer Johannes Brahms is taken into account by music historians to be one of many “Three Bs,” referring to a bunch that additionally counts Ludwig van Beethoven and Johann Sebastian Bach as esteemed members. Brahms wrote for and performed piano, and likewise composed for refrain, symphony orchestra, voice, and organ. One in all his most well-known works was “Hungarian Dance No. 1.”
Brahms developed most cancers of the liver in his last years, and was identified in 1896. Taking a sip of wine on his deathbed, he stated, “Sure, that tastes good!” earlier than he died on April 3, 1897, at age 63 in Vienna.
