- Born
- Died
- Birth nameDonny Edward Hathaway
- Donny Hathaway was born on October 1, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was a composer, known for Two Weeks Notice (2002), The Intouchables (2011) and Malcolm X (1992). He was married to Eulaulah Hathaway. He died on January 13, 1979 in New York City, New York, USA.
- SpouseEulaulah Hathaway(? - January 13, 1979) (his death, 2 children)
- Children
- ParentsDruseller HatcherHosea Hathaway
- Best known for his hits "The Ghetto" and "This Christmas", as well as several chart-making hits with fellow Howard University classmate and friend, Roberta Flack.
- Suffered from crippling schizophrenia, which culminated in his suicide at the age of 33.
- Commited suicide by jumping from the 15th floor of New York's Essex House hotel on January 13, 1979.
- Daughter Kenya Hathaway, is a back-up singer on American Idol (2002).
- Attended Howard University, graduating with a degree in Music Theory.
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