Frankie Lymon is a famous American rock and roll/rhythm and blues singer and songwriter. Just at the age of 20, he was already a superstar. Whereas his untimely death was a very bad thing for the music and overall entertainment industry.
Frankie Lymon was a very young and talented kid at the time when he started his professional career as a singer and songwriter. He is mostly known and famous as the boy soprano lead singer of the New York City-based rock and roll doo-wop group The Teenagers.
They were among the most famous and renowned American teenage musical groups in the country. Within a very short period of time, he managed to earn himself a name and fame all through his hard work and dedication.
Frankie Lymon’s Personal Life
Frankie Lymon was born on September 30, 1942, in Harlem, New York, United States of America. As of 2022, he would be 80 years old but he didn’t survive till the age of 80. Meanwhile, his untimely death was a big shock to all his fans and followers all over the country.
His real or birth name is Franklin Joseph Lymon whereas he is famous by his stage name Franklin Lymon. According to his birthdate, Libra is his zodiac sign. He was born and raised in New York and holds an American nationality. He belongs to a black ethnic group.
Frankie Lymon’s Career
Frankie Lymon’s started his professional career as a singer and songwriter at a very young and early age. His early days weren’t as beautiful as his teenage days. His father was a driver whereas his mother was a maid yet he worked really hard at a very young age and earned himself a name and respect.
Back in 1954 at the age of 12 was when Frankie officially started his professional musical journey. Lymon heard a local doo-wop group known as the Coupe De Villes at a school talent show.
He became friends with the lead singer, Herman Santiago, and joined as a member of the group.
Back in 1956, they signed with musical labels named Gee Records and soon became a part of the bigger musical part. They even did a tour at a very young age.
Unfortunately back in 1957 the group broke up and moved their own ways. Since then Lymon started his career as a solo performer and pulled a lot of audiences towards his performances.
In a time period of 14 years, Lymon was already a famous and renowned name in the musical industry.
Frankie Lymon’s Net Worth
Frankie’s net worth at the time of his death was around 9 million dollars. He was already a millionaire back in the 1950s while he was just a teenager.
As of 2022, he would be one of the greatest singers in the music industry. However, his untimely death affects his musical career.
Frankie Lymon’s huge net worth includes his salary from his musical band as well as another salary from several tours. He even published his own songs which did earn him a lot of money.
Frankie Lymon’s Social Media Handle
Frankie Lymon’s isn’t active and available on any kind of social media handle. At the time of his birth and death, there weren’t any social media platforms available. Whereas some of his songs and music are appearing on YouTube and different platforms.
Frankie Lymon’s Love Life and Relationship
Frankie Lymon was married to Emira Eagle. They both got married back in 1967 and within a year Frankie was dead. They both spent most of their time before and after marriage in Augusta, Georgia, United States of America. However, there isn’t any news regarding their first meeting and date.
Frenkie and Emira Eagle do not have any children together. However, Frankie did have a child named Francine Lymon as he didn’t reveal much of his children nor about his mother. He kept his personal life very secretive and private despite being a celebrity.
There isn’t any news regarding Frankie’s past love life or his marriages.
Who did Frankie Lymon have a child with?
Frankie didn’t reveal or talk about his child’s mother as he kept it private and secret from all his fans and followers. He did have a child named Francine Lymon. He died in Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, United States of America.
Frankie Lymon’s Death
Frankie Lymon’s died just at the age of 25. He died on February 27, 1968, in Harlem, New York, United States of America. As of 2022, he would be just 80 years old. Whereas reason behind his death is said to be an overdose of drugs.
He died on the floor of his grandmother’s bathroom with a syringe by his side. He was buried in Saint Raymond’s Cemetery in the Throggs Neck section of The Bronx, New York City, New York.
Did Frankie Lymon have 3 wives?
There isn’t any news regarding Frankie’s 3 wives in real life whereas in a documentary they have said that Frankie had 3 wives named Emira Eagle Lymon, Elizabeth Waters Lymon, and Zola Mae Taylor. According to the documentary Francine was born to Frankie and Elizabeth Waters.