Buddy Holly, a foundational figure in rock and roll, tragically died at the age of 22 on February 3, 1959. Born Charles Hardin Holley on September 7, 1936, in Lubbock, Texas, Holly's innovative songwriting and distinctive vocal style produced enduring hits such as "That'll Be the Day" and "Peggy Sue." He was killed in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa, alongside fellow artists Ritchie Valens and J.P. Richardson, and pilot Roger Peterson. He is survived by his wife, Maria Elena Santiago. A funeral service was held on February 7, 1959, at the Tabernacle Baptist Church in Lubbock, Texas, with interment following in the City of Lubbock Cemetery. His profound impact on popular music continues to resonate.