Barbara Orbison, Widow of Rock Legend Roy Orbison, Dies of Pancreatic Cancer.
Her Death Falls on 23rd Anniversary of Roy Orbison’s Death
Barbara Orbison, widow of Rock and Roll legend, Roy Orbison, passed away December 6th after a courageous battle against pancreatic cancer. She was 60 years old. She died peacefully there with her sons, Roy Kelton Orbison, Jr. (41) and Alexander Orbison (36) by her side. Ironically, Barbara was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer just days before Roy Orbison’s landmark 75th birthday (April 23rd).
Roy and Barbara Orbison had a devoted and enduring love affair, ultimately passing away on the same day, 23 years apart.
Barbara Orbison will be buried next to her husband at Westwood Village Memorial Park in Los Angeles. Following a private graveside service, the family will announce plans for a Celebration of Life reception at the BMI offices in Nashville, Tennessee.
Donations in Barbara Orbison’s memory can be made to:
The Roy Orbison Foundation, c/o Leeann Hard, Forté Management, 725 Arizona Ave., Ste 206, Los Angeles, CA 90401, 310-394-5020, x102 ,leeann@forte.com).
The family requests that messages be sent to: barbara.orbison@orbison.com
ALL IS ONE.