How Old Was John Denver When He Died?

John Denver was 53 years old when he died. He passed away on October 12, 1997, in a tragic plane crash near Pacific Grove, California, while piloting an experimental aircraft.

Born on December 31, 1943, John Denver was an American singer-songwriter known for iconic hits like "Take Me Home, Country Roads" and "Rocky Mountain High." He had a successful music career spanning nearly three decades and was admired for his folk and country style that celebrated nature and life's simple pleasures.

On the day of his death, Denver was flying a homemade light aircraft, a Rutan Long-EZ, which crashed into Monterey Bay. Despite being an experienced pilot with thousands of flight hours, Denver lost control of the plane, resulting in the fatal accident. The cause of death was multiple blunt force trauma from the crash.