Chuck Mangionea famous jazz furgelhornian player and best known for his hit “Feel So So Good,” passed away at the age of 84.
“Chuck Mangione’s family is deeply saddened to share that Chuck passed away peacefully after falling asleep at his home in Rochester, New York on July 22, 2025,” his family shared in a statement issued on July 24, 2025.
With his signature sound that blends jazz and pop, Mangion rose to fame in the 1970s and remained a beloved figure in the music world for decades. Find out more about his life, career and family below.
Who was Chuck Mangione?
Born in Rochester, New York on November 29, 1940, Mangione began taking music lessons at the age of eight, and his talents became apparent early on. He studied at his hometown Eastman School of Music and began recording with his brothers, Gapman Gionethe Jazz brothers of the jazz group.
Throughout his solo career, Mangione released over 30 albums, earning multiple Grammy nominations and two wins. His 1977 hit “Feels So Good” became one of the most recognizable instrumental tracks of the time, and helped define the sound of late 70’s jazz pop.
In addition to the success of the charts, Mangion created the theme for the 1980 Winter Olympics. In later years he also gained a new generation of fans who have repeated animated versions of himself on the long-term Fox sitcom King of the Hillhe provided his own voice in humorous and self-referential roles.
Recognizing his lifelong contributions to music and his hometown, Mangione was inducted into the Rochester Music Hall of Fame in 2017.
How did Chuck Mangion die?
In a statement shared by his family, no cause of the death was specified. They simply said he “deceased sleeping” at his home in Rochester, New York.
However, reports from TMZ Mangion said he died of natural causes. “Chuck Mangione, the famous jazz musician, is dead… TMZ confirmed,” the outlet wrote. “Fulgelhorn and the trumpet player died this week at his home in Rochester, New York. According to his manager, Chuck is said to have died of natural causes.”
Chuck Mangione’s net worth in 2025
According to the celebrity’s net worth, at the time of his death in 2025, Mangion’s estimated net worth was around $10 million.
Did Chuck Mangion have children?
Yes, Mangion had a child. He was the father of two daughters: Nancy Pirano and Diana Smith.
Has Chuck Mangione married?
Yes, Mangion got married once. According to New York Timeshis wife, RosemaryHe passed away in 2015.
