Ray Henderson

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Ray Henderson

AKA Raymond Brost

Born: 1-Dec-1896
Birthplace: Buffalo, NY
Died: 31-Dec-1970
Location of death: Greenwich, CT
Cause of death: Heart Failure

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Songwriter

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: The Best Things in Life Are Free

Father: William Brost
Mother: Margaret Baker
Wife: Florence Hoffman (m. 19-Oct-1918, one son, two daughters)

University: Chicago Conservatory

De Sylva, Brown, and Henderson (1927-31)
Songwriters Hall of Fame 1970

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