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When did Kurt Cobain die and how old was the Nirvana frontman at the time of his death?


Cobain has become a rock icon since his passing (Picture: Getty)

Kurt Cobain was – and still is – the soundtrack to many angsty teens.

The Nirvana frontman, who had daughter Frances Bean with Courtney Love – has reached icon status, being almost as famous now as he was when he was alive.

So much so that his unwashed, used cardigan – which he wore on MTV Unplugged months before his death – has just sold for a record-breaking $334,000 (roughly £260,000) at auction.

When did Cobain die and how old was he?

The Cobain clan back in the 90s (Picture: Rex Features)

When did Kurt Cobain die?

Kurt Cobain died on 5 April 1994.

He was found dead at his home in Seattle, Washington three days later on 8 April.

How did Kurt Cobain die?

His cause of death was officially ruled a suicide by gunshot.

There are many conspiracy theories about his death though.

There are plenty who think there was something else at hand – though his former manager denied he was murdered.

How old was Kurt Cobain when he died?

Kurt Cobain was 27 when he died.

His death at 27 meant he joined the mysterious, notorious ’27 Club’ – a line-up of artists who all died aged 27.

Others who also tragically passed away aged just 27 have included Amy Winehouse, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, Brian Jones, Jean-Michel Basquiat and K-Pop’s Kim Jong-hyun.



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