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Music Legend Jack White, 85, Found Dead in Berlin

10/17/2025

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Jack White, a German music producer born Horst Nussbaum, died at age 85 in his Berlin home on October 16, 2025.
Berlin police have opened an investigation into his death, which is suspected to be a suicide.
White produced over a billion records and earned more than 400 gold and platinum awards.
He worked with notable artists including David Hasselhoff and Laura Branigan.

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Jack White, a German music producer born Horst Nussbaum, died at age 85 in his Berlin home on October 16, 2025.
Berlin police have opened an investigation into his death, which is suspected to be a suicide.
White produced over a billion records and earned more than 400 gold and platinum awards.
He worked with notable artists including David Hasselhoff and Laura Branigan.