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What is the Death Cause of Aaliyah? Bio, Net Worth, Parents, Height

What is the Death Cause of Aaliyah? Bio, Net Worth, Parents, Height

Facts of Aaliyah

Full Name:Aaliyah
Birth Date:January 16, 1979
Age:45 years
Death Date:August 25, 2001
Gender:Female
Profession:Singer
Country:United States
Horoscope:Capricorn
Height: 5 feet 5 inches (1.65m)
HusbandDamon Dash
DivorceR. Kelly
Net Worth$8 million
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlonde
Birth PlaceBrooklyn, New York
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityAfrican-American
ReligionChristianity
EducationCatholic school
FatherMichael Haughton
MotherDiane Haughton
SiblingsRashad Haughton
KidsLaiyah Evonne Lilakoi Haughton
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Late American singer, actress, dancer, and model Aaliyah was famous after appearing on the television show Star Search and performing in concert alongside Gladys Knight.

When was Aaliyah born?

Aaliyah Dana Haughton was her full birth name. She was born on January 16, 1979, in Brooklyn, New York, in the United States of America.  By nationality, she had American citizenship and was of African-American ethnic background. Michael Haughton is the name of her father. Whereas her mother’s name is Diane Haughton. Similarly, she used to follow the Christianity religion. She is not only the child of her parents.

Aaliyah childhood photo
Caption: Aaliyah’s childhood photo (Photo: Fan Pop)

She was the youngest child of her parents. Rashad Haughton is the name of her elder brother. At an early age, her mother enrolled Aaliyah in voice lessons. Similarly, when she was five years old, her family went to Detroit, Michigan, where she grew up with her older brother. There her father began working in the warehouse business, one of his brother-in-law Barry Hankerson’s widening interests.

Education of Aaliyah

Concerning her education and qualification, she was a well-educated and qualified person. She completed her higher-level education in a Catholic school. After that, she went to university and completed her further education.

How much was Aaliyah’s Net Worth?

Aaliyah was a millioanire. She had collected a decent sum of moe y from the entertainment field at an early age. According to the celebrity net worth, he had an estimated net worth of $8 million at the time of her death.

Aaliyah posing for a photo with her car
Caption: Aaliyah posing for a photo with her car (Photo: Instagram)

She used to gather this decent sum of fortune from her successful long-term career as an American singer, actress, dancer, and model. Aaliyah was a wealthy actress. She was very happy with the income she makes from her career.

What was the Height of Aaliyah?

Aaliyah was a beautiful girl with a charming personality. Also, she had got an hourglass body figure. She has got a good height of 5 feet 5 inches or 1.65 meters.

Similarly, her total body weight according to her height is around 57 kg or 127 lbs. She has got beautiful pair of dark brown color eyes with long blonde color hair.

Ex-Husband of Aaliyah

Well, Aaliyah was married twice in her life. At first, she exchanged her marriage vows to her long-term boyfriend R. Kelly. By profession, he is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. Then the couple exchanged their marriage vows in the year 1994.

Aaliyah with her ex-husband R. Kelly
Caption: Aaliyah with her ex-husband R. Kelly (Photo: Essence)

At that time Aaliyah was just fifteen years old. But their marriage did not long last. After a year the couple signed the divorce paper and got separated. In the year 1995, the divorce paper was legally finalized.

Who was Aaliyah married to when she Passed away?

At the time of her death, she was married to Damon Dash. By profession, he is an American entrepreneur, record executive, film producer, director, and actor.

Aaliyah with her husband Damon Dash
Caption: Aaliyah with her husband Damon Dash (Photo: Extra|)

The couple tied their marriage knot in the year 2000. Their relationship was going well. Sadly in the year, 2001 Aaliyah left this beautiful world.

Did Aaliyah have any kids?

Yes, Aaliyah is the mother of one child. Laiyah Evonne Lilakoi Haughton is the name of her daughter. She is an adopted kid.

At what age did Aaliyah die?

At that age, Aaliyah left this beautiful world. The main reason behind her death was a plane crash. She died on August 25, 2001, in Marsh Harbour, The Bahamas. It was an unexpected death. This death was shocking news for her family members, fans, relatives, and friends as well.

After that, her private funeral Mass was held on August 31, 2001, at the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola in Manhattan. It was done by following a procession from the Frank E. Campbell Funeral Chapel.

Aaliyah’s Professional Career

  • Aaliyah began her career as an American singer.
  • Similarly, at an early age, she has been credited for helping to redefine contemporary R&B, pop, and hip hop.

    Aaliyah singing at the stage
    Caption: Aaliyah singing at the stage (Photo: Instagram)
  • Apart from this, she was also a model.
  • Aaliyah landed her first film role in Romeo Must Die in the year 1999.

FAQ of Aaliyah

What was the age of Aaliyah when she died?

Aaliyah was 2 years old at the time of her death.

What was the cause of Aaliyah’s death?

Aaliyah was in a plane crash.

What was the nationality of Aaliyah?

Aaliyah was American by nationality.