- Born
- Died
- Birth nameJeffrey Thomas Porcaro
- Nickname
- Jeffrey
- Height5′ 7½″ (1.71 m)
- Jeff Porcaro was born on April 1, 1954 in Hartford, Connecticut, USA. He was an actor and composer, known for Aquaman (2018), Moonfall (2022) and Dune (1984). He was married to Susan Porcaro Goings. He died on August 5, 1992 in Canoga Park, Los Angeles, California, USA.
- SpouseSusan Porcaro Goings(October 22, 1983 - August 5, 1992) (his death, 3 children)
- Parents
- RelativesJoleen Porcaro(Sibling)Heather Porcaro(Niece or Nephew)Steve Porcaro(Sibling)
- Considered one of the greatest drummers in music history.
- He died of an heart attack, caused by an allergic reaction to an insecticide he was spraying in the yard of his Hidden Hills home. On August 5, 1992, Porcaro fell ill while doing the yard work and then went into full cardiac arrest. The paramedics managed to briefly revive him and he was taken by helicopter to Humana Hospital-West Hills in Canoga Park, Los Angeles. He was pronounced dead at 8:30 p.m. Porcaro is interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles.
- There is an inscription of his tombstone which reads: "Our love doesn't end here; it lives forever, on the wings of time".
- Toured with Sonny & Cher at the age of 17.
- Performed with Steely Dan, 10cc, Tommy Bolin, Ray Charles, Eric Clapton, Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Joe Cocker, Nils Lofgren, Dire Straits, Don Henley, Randy Newman, Paul Simon, Earth Wind & Fire, Bette Midler and many more.
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