George Jones is dead George Jones, born on September 12, 1931 in Saratoga, was an American singer. He died on April 27, 2013 at the age of 81. Friends and family are mourning the loss of a loved one. George Jones is dead George Jones, born on September 12, 1931 in Saratoga, was an American singer. He died on April 27, 2013 at the age of 81. Friends and family are mourning the loss of a loved one.Better hook George up to a ventilator and wait until tomorrow to pull the plug.