Bruce Hungerford
Pianist

Bruce Hungerford Net Worth

Bruce Hungerford was a respected musician born in Australia on November 24, 1922. His career was tragically cut short at the age of 54 when he was killed in a head-on collision with a drunk driver. His death was a great loss to the music world, and his memory lives on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day November 24, 1922
Birth Place Australia
Age 98 YEARS OLD
Died On Jan 26, 1977 (age 54)
Birth Sign Sagittarius

💰 Net worth: $9 Million (2024)

About

Respected musician whose career was ended prematurely at 54 when he was killed in a head-on collision with a drunk driver.

Before Fame

He was given a full scholarship to the University of Melbourne Conservatorium at the age of 17. He debuted with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra when he was 20.

Trivia

He was interested in palaeontology, studying vertebrate palaeontology at Columbia University and at New York's Museum of Natural History.

Family Life

His parents weren't sure if they should name him Bruce or Leonard. They settled on Leonard when his Scottish grandfather said he was too puny to be named after the Warrior King of Scotland. He later changed it back to Bruce.

Associated With

He was initially mentored by Roy Shepherd who had been one of Alfred Cortot's students.

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