Suzanne Schnerr (often spelled ) was a childhood friend of singer-songwriter James Taylor , and her death is the subject of the first verse of his 1970 hit song, "Fire and Rain" . Obituary and Biographical Details Birth: August 28, 1948, in New York, USA. Death: May 14, 1968, at age 19 in New York City.
While Suzanne Schnerr was not a public celebrity in her own right, her legacy is immortalized through one of the most iconic singer-songwriter tracks in American history. In interviews, James Taylor has spoken candidly about his friendship with Suzanne, describing her as a warm and supportive presence during his early years in New York City's folk scene. suzanne schnerr obituary