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pstokely

(10,894 posts)
Wed Sep 26, 2012, 09:42 AM Sep 2012

Legendary crooner Andy Williams has died [View all]

Source: USA Today

His rep tells Lifeline Live that Williams passed away after a year-long battle with bladder cancer. He was 84.

Williams, who was one of the most popular vocalists of the 1960s as well as an avid golfer, died at home in Branson, Mo.,where he owns the Moon River Theatre. Moon River -- by Johnny Mercer and Henry Mancini -- was Williams' signature song.

On Twitter, fans are saying farewell to our "huckleberry friend."

The crooner is survived by his wife Debbie and his three children, Robert, Noelle and Christian.Williams had the children with French-born dancer Claudine Longet. They divorced in 1975 and the following year she was charged with fatally shooting her boyfriend, alpine ski racer Spider Sabich in Aspen. Williams made headlines as he stood by her side throughout the public trial. He married Debbie Meyer in 1991.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network.

Read more: http://content.usatoday.com/communities/entertainment/post/2012/09/26/legendary-crooner-andy-williams-has-died-dies/70001170/1#.UGMGWo1lQ9g

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WOW! trumad Sep 2012 #1
Great voice. He made Christmas more xmasy riverbendviewgal Sep 2012 #2
I thought he was already dead tularetom Sep 2012 #3
LOL - bitchkitty Sep 2012 #9
I guess everyone who performs in Branson is already dead pstokely Sep 2012 #33
We were just playing his music at dinner the other night. loudsue Sep 2012 #4
Rip Mr. Williams TuxedoKat Sep 2012 #5
Me, too. My mom loved his voice and we listened to his albums regularly. Reminds me of Ma. nt Nay Sep 2012 #20
Right winger armed_and_liberal Sep 2012 #6
Yup. Hissyspit Sep 2012 #8
He was, later in life. But lots of memories. Faygo Kid Sep 2012 #10
I was always amazed by this he was once a close friend of Robert Kennedy sang the Battle Hymn... gordianot Sep 2012 #11
It doesn't matter. His political beliefs did no harm. I'll always remember him for his music. slackmaster Sep 2012 #12
Thank you. enlightenment Sep 2012 #14
What a change from RFK to a right winger. jwirr Sep 2012 #21
He was always a Republican, but I'd assumed he was a moderate one. Arugula Latte Sep 2012 #22
Agreed, but he named his first born after Bobby Kennedy. Rhiannon12866 Sep 2012 #28
Another great crooner gone. RIP Andy. Vidar Sep 2012 #7
Such a great voice . . . Le Taz Hot Sep 2012 #13
RIP. Ganja Ninja Sep 2012 #15
And he never gave the bear a cookie csziggy Sep 2012 #16
RIP Andy HeeBGBz Sep 2012 #17
Speak softly, love slackmaster Sep 2012 #18
Incredible voice jsr Sep 2012 #19
as a boomer shanti Sep 2012 #23
I woke up to this news on my clock radio. Another great one gone. Thanks for all the music, Andy NBachers Sep 2012 #24
"Can't Get Used To Losing You" Can you believe it?? DinahMoeHum Sep 2012 #25
My favorite Andy Williams song!! Thanks!! Tom_Foolery Sep 2012 #30
"Legendary crooner" surely applies here. JNelson6563 Sep 2012 #26
My condolences to Nelson Muntz Adenoid_Hynkel Sep 2012 #27
LOL! 47of74 Sep 2012 #31
"Legendary"? maxsolomon Sep 2012 #29
RIP - K&R n/t DeSwiss Sep 2012 #32
Rest in peace.... goclark Sep 2012 #34
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