How old was the American composer and pianist George Gershwin when he died?

he still wrote some of the best music for his era

His "Rhapsody in Blue" is one of the greatest works in modern classical music. It turned the classical world on its head with its very American jazz progressions and modern trumpet flourishes. European composers were completely wowed by him. When wrote to Debussy to request lessons to play like him, the French great asked him why he would want to be another Debussy, when he is already the only Gershwin!

"Only the good die young" -- Billy Joel

N00bPixie56523, Of any era

I wonder if he was living today, and he fell ill would he have better medical care. Great artist.