Emile Straker: key obituary facts
Is Emile Straker dead? Yes. Emile Straker died on June 19, 2026, at age 90.
Cause of death: Emile Straker's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Emile Straker known for?
He was known as Barbadian musician.
More about Emile Straker
Born: 31 March 1936.
Place of birth: Bridgetown.
Gender: male.
Occupation: musician.
Nationality: Barbados.
Awards: Barbados Service Star, honorary doctorate.
Also known as: Charles Emile Straker, Sir Charles Emile Straker.
Emile Straker, the Barbadian singer and former lead vocalist of the calypso group the Merrymen, died on June 19, 2026, at age 90.
Born Charles Emile Straker on March 31, 1936, in Bridgetown, Barbados, he became one of the best-known figures in Barbadian music. Straker was also a songwriter, and his career with the Merrymen helped define a popular sound associated with the island.
He was later recognized with honors including the Barbados Centennial Honour, a Commander of the Order of the British Empire, and a knighthood in the Order of St. Andrew.