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Zoneboy · 09-26-2012, 10:14 AM

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Sad news to report from the music world: Legendary singer Andy Williams died Tuesday night.

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 one of Williams' signature songs. On Twitter, fans are saying farewell to our "huckleberry friend."

Williams was also well-known in the 1970s and '80s for his Christmas television specials. Known for his affable, easy-going personality, he hosted the Grammys, the Golden Globes and the People's Choice Awards numerous times.

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.

KurtfromPitts · 09-26-2012, 10:30 AM

A great vocalist is gone. R.I.P. Andy.

robyrob · 09-26-2012, 10:35 AM

wow

i wish they would re-air some of his old Christmas variety specials

Regulus · 09-26-2012, 11:11 AM

Andy Williams. Thanks for the memories.

Yooch · 09-26-2012, 11:31 AM

Very sad to hear. Guy had a golden voice. RIP Andy!

Big3sCompanyFan · 09-26-2012, 11:43 AM

One of the greatest singers ever. I thought he would beat the cancer and they made it sound like he would when they reported on him earlier this year.

R.I.P. Andy

Mr. Television · 09-26-2012, 01:00 PM

R.I.P. Andy. I loved watching his Christmas specials when I was a kid. What a voice he had.

Marvo301 · 09-26-2012, 01:41 PM

Andy generously used his variety show to give other acts their first big break in show business. The most notable perhaps being "The Osmonds".

Andy Williams

phoebe7165 · 09-26-2012, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

Andy generously used his variety show to give other acts their first big break in show business. The most notable perhaps being "The Osmonds".

Andy Williams

The sis and I were just talking about that, because we were looking at old picture of the Osmond Brothers. Also saw a current picture of Andy and saying how he looks great for his age!!!

old grouch · 09-26-2012, 02:33 PM

RIP Andy Williams

MrCleveland · 09-26-2012, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by phoebe7165

The sis and I were just talking about that, because we were looking at old picture of the Osmond Brothers. Also saw a current picture of Andy and saying how he looks great for his age!!!

I wonder if Donnie and Marie Osmond will be at their funeral?

AB · 09-26-2012, 04:38 PM

Rest in peace.

Big3sCompanyFan · 09-26-2012, 05:51 PM

Andy was just at awards show a couple years ago and looked fine. I think he even performed at his theater last Xmas so I wonder what happened that fast?

80sTrivia · 09-26-2012, 06:39 PM

So very sad to hear of Andy's passing. It simply isn't Christmas for me without listening to his music, in particular his haunting rendition of "O Holy Night"...

Mr. Television · 09-26-2012, 07:18 PM

I used to have some records of Andy. I wish I still did.

09-26-2012, 10:14 AM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,349	Andy Williams 1927-2012 Link Sad news to report from the music world: Legendary singer Andy Williams died Tuesday night. 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 one of Williams' signature songs. On Twitter, fans are saying farewell to our "huckleberry friend." Williams was also well-known in the 1970s and '80s for his Christmas television specials. Known for his affable, easy-going personality, he hosted the Grammys, the Golden Globes and the People's Choice Awards numerous times. 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.
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09-26-2012, 10:35 AM	#3
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09-26-2012, 11:31 AM	#5
Yooch Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 07, 2006 Location: California Posts: 3,180	Very sad to hear. Guy had a golden voice. RIP Andy!
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09-26-2012, 01:00 PM	#7
Mr. Television 22 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,128	R.I.P. Andy. I loved watching his Christmas specials when I was a kid. What a voice he had.
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09-26-2012, 10:30 AM	#2
KurtfromPitts Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 10, 2006 Location: Carnegie PA Posts: 1,532	A great vocalist is gone. R.I.P. Andy.

09-26-2012, 11:43 AM	#6
Big3sCompanyFan Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 16, 2003 Posts: 2,493	One of the greatest singers ever. I thought he would beat the cancer and they made it sound like he would when they reported on him earlier this year. R.I.P. Andy

09-26-2012, 01:41 PM	#8
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,452	Andy generously used his variety show to give other acts their first big break in show business. The most notable perhaps being "The Osmonds". Andy Williams
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09-26-2012, 02:33 PM	#10
old grouch Member Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2010 Location: montana Posts: 1,877	RIP Andy Williams

09-26-2012, 04:38 PM	#12
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,429	Rest in peace.

09-26-2012, 05:51 PM	#13
Big3sCompanyFan Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 16, 2003 Posts: 2,493	Andy was just at awards show a couple years ago and looked fine. I think he even performed at his theater last Xmas so I wonder what happened that fast?

09-26-2012, 06:39 PM	#14
80sTrivia Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 23, 2002 Posts: 21,715	So very sad to hear of Andy's passing. It simply isn't Christmas for me without listening to his music, in particular his haunting rendition of "O Holy Night"...
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09-26-2012, 07:18 PM	#15
Mr. Television 22 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,128	I used to have some records of Andy. I wish I still did.