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Willy DeVille

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Willy DeVille

Original Name
William Paul Borsey, Jr.
Birth
Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Death
6 Aug 2009 (aged 58)
New York, New York County, New York, USA
Burial
Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
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Musician. He had a thirty-five year career with his band Mink DeVille and then later had success on his own and collaborating with other performers such as Mark Knopfler, Dr. John and Allen Toussaint. His song "Storybook Love" was featured in the 1987 film, "The Princess Bride" and was nominated for an Oscar in the singer/songwriter category. DeVille passed away of pancreatic cancer in a New York City hospital.
Musician. He had a thirty-five year career with his band Mink DeVille and then later had success on his own and collaborating with other performers such as Mark Knopfler, Dr. John and Allen Toussaint. His song "Storybook Love" was featured in the 1987 film, "The Princess Bride" and was nominated for an Oscar in the singer/songwriter category. DeVille passed away of pancreatic cancer in a New York City hospital.

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  • Maintained by: Find a Grave
  • Originally Created by: Cam Thompson
  • Added: Jan 16, 2013
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/103683407/willy-deville: accessed ), memorial page for Willy DeVille (25 Aug 1950–6 Aug 2009), Find a Grave Memorial ID 103683407, citing Fairfield Memorial Park, Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.