how did

hank williams die?

The Story of Hank Williams

The Story of Hank Williams

Hank Williams was an American Country singer born and raised in Alabama. Williams was eight years old when his mom handed him his first guitar in 1931. He learned to play guitar from local blues musician Rufus ‘Tee-Tot’ Payne.

Hank Williams’ Best Known Songs

Hank Williams’ Best Known Songs

Hey, Good Lookin’ Your Cheatin’ Heart I Saw the Light

So, How Did Hank Williams Die?

So, How Did Hank Williams Die?

Hank Williams struggled with alcohol abuse throughout his adult life. Things got worse after he took a fall in 1951, reactivating painful back problems. He began abusing painkillers such as morphine and chloral hydrate. According to the official autopsy, Hank Williams died of a heart attack most likely caused by the combination of booze, morphine, and chloral hydrate. Although controversy remains surrounding the details of his death, we know Williams died from heart failure.

Who Are Hank Williams’ Children?

Who Are Hank Williams’ Children?

Hank Williams had two children. Randall Hank Williams, also known as Hank WIlliam Jr, was born in 1949. Raised by his mother Audrey after his father died, little Jr got plenty of visits from family friends. Musicians like Fats Domino, Johnny Cash, Lightnin’ Hopkins, and Merle Haggard taught him about music and his dad’s legacy. Hank Williams Jr was singling and recording singles by age 15.

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