Terry Trotter: key obituary facts
Is Terry Trotter dead? Yes. Terry Trotter died on August 4, 2026, at age 85.
Cause of death: Terry Trotter's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Terry Trotter known for?
He was an American pianist.
More about Terry Trotter
Born: 10 May 1940.
Place of birth: Los Angeles.
Gender: male.
Occupation: jazz musician, singer, pianist, music arranger, musician.
Nationality: United States.
Career began: 1955.
Genres: Classical, jazz.
Years active: 1955–2019.
Terry Trotter, the American jazz pianist and composer who wrote the theme music for “Everybody Loves Raymond,” died on August 4, 2026, aged 85.
Born in Los Angeles in 1940, he began studying piano at age 85 and went on to build a long career as a musician, piano teacher, arranger, and singer. From 1955, Trotter worked in jazz and classical settings and became known as a versatile accompanist and studio player.
Over the years, he recorded with Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Natalie Cole, Celine Dion, Larry Carlton, and other major artists.