Died of a heart attack driving away from his Chess Record office in Chicago.
Leonard Chess was born in 1917.
1955yes
I thing all holding by chess records went back to the wife.
Yes, Leonard Chess left Etta James a sum of money in his will. After his death in 1969, she received $20,000, which was a significant amount at the time, reflecting their close relationship and her contributions to the Chess Records label. Etta James often spoke about the impact Leonard Chess had on her life and career.
1955
160 years old. He is a vampire
Leonard Feather died on September 22, 1994 at the age of 80.
Stan Leonard died on December 15, 2005 at the age of 90.
Sheldon Leonard died on January 10, 1997 at the age of 89.
Queenie Leonard died on January 17, 2002 at the age of 96.
Leonard Pagliero died on August 8, 2008 at the age of 94.