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Cause of Mark Lanegan’s Death, Bio, Net Worth, Wife, Drug, Teeth, Height

Cause of Mark Lanegan’s Death, Bio, Net Worth, Wife, Drug, Teeth, Height

Facts of Mark Lanegan

Full Name:Mark Lanegan
Birth Date:November 25, 1964
Age:59 years
Death Date:February 22, 2022
Gender:Male
Profession:Singer
Country:United States
Horoscope:Sagittarius
WifeShelley Brien
MarriedShelley Brien
Net Worth$1 Million
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBrown
Birth PlaceEllensburg, Washington
StatusMarried
GrandparentsWilliam Marshall Lanegan and Ella Roena Geary while Floyd George Whitney, Emma J. Evans
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityEnglish, German (including Sudeten German], Irish, Welsh
ReligionChristianity
EducationEllensburg High School
FatherDale W. Lanegan
MotherFloy Joanne
Instagram Mark Lanegan Instagram
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Mark Lanegan, an American singer, songwriter, author, and musician became prominent as the lead singer for Screaming Trees.

What was Mark Lanegan’s Nationality?

On November 25, 1964, Mark opened his eyes for the first time. Mark was born in Ellensburg, Washington, US. Similarly, Mark was only 58 years old at the time of his death. Mark used to cut his birthday cake on the 25th of November every year. His birth name was Mark William Lanegan. Similarly, Mark has a zodiac sign of Libra. Mark was born as the son of Floy Joanne (mother) and Dale W. Lanegan (father). Both of his parents were teachers by profession.

Mark Lanegan's childhood picture with sister
Caption: Mark Lanegan’s childhood picture with sister (Source: Twitter)

Mark’s paternal grandparents’ names are William Marshall Lanegan and Ella Roena Geary while Floyd George Whitney and Emma J. Evans are his maternal grandparents. By nationality, Mark had citizenship of the United States while he used to belong to English, and German including Sudeten German, Irish, and Welsh ethnic communities. Mark used to follow the Christianity religion.

What High School did Mark Lanegan attend?

Mark had completed his early schooling at Ellensburg High School. After completing high school, Mark joined some sort of college.

What was the Marital Status of Mark Lanegan?

Mark was happily married at the time of his death. Similarly, Mark has tied the wedding knot with his longtime girlfriend, Shelley Brien. Shelly was Mark’s second wife. Mark met Shelly when Shelly was in a relationship with Mark’s guitar man. After breaking up with the guitarist Shelley and Mark started dating each other.

Mark Lanegan's picture with wife
Caption: Mark Lanegan’s picture with his Wife (Source: Flickr)

Similarly, the grand wedding of Mark and shelly was held in presence of their friends and family. Mark’s exact marriage date is not available at the moment. Additionally, Mark and his wife, Shelly moved to County Kerry from Los Angeles in 2020. Mark has been married twice but the name of her first wife is not available at the moment.

How much was Mark Lanegan’s Net Worth?

Mark had an estimated net worth of $1 million at the time of his death. The net source of Mark’s income was his American musician and singer-songwriter career. Similarly, Mark had not published his annual salary at the moment, but we could assume he had earned a hefty sum of money from his career.

Mark Lanegan's picture in car
Caption: Mark Lanegan’s picture in the car (Source: Twitter)

In a very short period of time, Mark had become successful in making his name in the public. As of now, Mark was living a happy and lavish life with his family members.

Was Mark Lanegan addicted to drugs?

Yes, Mark was in the addiction to drugs. Mark had undergone homelessness, drug-induced coma, and numerous time visit to Rehabilitation. Similarly, Mark had overcome his drug addiction for a decade before his death.

Is Mark Lanegan related to Liam Gallagher?

No, Mark and Liam Gallagher aren’t related to each other. Similarly, both Mark and Liam belongs to the music industry but were a singer from different bands. Liam and Mark were colleagues.

Did Mark Lanegan suffer from Covid?

Yes, Mark had suffered from Covid-19. Similarly, Mark was also suffering from kidney disease arising as a result of complications of Covid. Mark was critically sick during his covid journey.

What did Mark Lanegan die of?

Mark left this beautiful world on February 22, 2022. Similarly, Mark was only 57 years old at the time of his death. Any reason behind the death of Mark is not available at the moment while he breathes his last breath in his own house which is situated in Killarney, Ireland. Furthermore, the news of Mark’s death was shared by his family and friends, through Mark’s verified Twitter account:

“Rest in peace Mark Lanegan. There are no words for this tremendous loss. Mark was a rare talent, a true visionary, and a dear friend of the station. Revisit some of the many works that Mark leaves behind here and tune in as we honor his legacy at KEXP.”

What was Mark Lanegan’s height?

Mark stood at the height of 6 feet 2 inches. Similarly, Mark had a beautiful pair of brown-colored eyes while his hair was also brown in color.

What happened to Mark Lanegan’s Teeth?

Mark’s teeth decayed in the 1990s. Similarly, Mark’s teeth started decaying after their visit to Europe. The main reason behind his teeth decaying is the use of addictive substances.

Professional Career of Mark Lanegan

  • Mark had started his career as a musician.
  • In 1984, Mark formed a band named Screaming Trees where Gary Lee corner was a guitarist and Vann Conner was a bassist and Mark Pickerel was chosen as a drummer.
Mark Lanegan's picture while singing
Caption: Mark Lanegan’s picture while singing (Source: Instagram)
  • Mark was also a member of Queens of the Stone Age and The Gutter Twins.
  • Lanegan has published his single album in 1990 with the Label Sub Pop titled The Winding Sheet.

FAQ of Mark Lanegan

Which ethnic background did Mark Lanegan belong to?

Mark belonged to a mixed (English, and German including Sudeten German, Irish, and Welsh) ethnic background.

Are Mark Lanegan and Liam Gallagher related to each other?

No, Mark and Liam Gallagher aren’t related to each other. Similarly, both Mark and Liam belongs to the music industry but were a singer from different bands. Liam and Mark were colleagues.

What was Mark Lanegan’s height?

Mark stood at the height of 6 feet 2 inches tall.