Andy Williams Dies Aged 84 After Battle With Bladder Cancer
Wednesday, 26 September 2012
Written by Elliott Batte
Legendary pop and jazz singer Andy Williams has sadly died aged 84, following a yearlong battle with cancer.
The platinum-selling singer-songwriter, who also hosted a range of television shows, passed away in his home in Branson, Missouri last night, after being diagnosed with the killer disease last year.
Williams started his career in a quarter alongside his three brothers Bob, Don, and Dick, before starting his own solo career in 1953. He went on to become a best-selling singer of the 50s, and recorded eighteen Gold and three Platinum-certified albums.
The 60s star Williams become a television star, hosting an eponymous weekly show as well as a number of holiday variety shows and one-offs. He even combined both music and film to create Oscar-winning tune ‘Moon River’, which featured in the classic ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’.
After picking up Emmy’s for his television work, confirming his status as both a famous television personality as well as a hugely-talented singer and musician, he opened his own Moon River Theatre in 1992, where he would often perform to sell-out audience for the rest of his life.
After his diagnosis in 2011, he continued to perform as often as he could, telling the Associated Press: “I'll keep going until I get to the point where I can't get out on stage.” Following a bout in hospital in June and July earlier this year, he returned to his family with hopes to return to the stage this September - but tragically lost his battle with cancer.
A truly brilliant character, his family have asked that fans donate to the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network instead of flowers.
RIP
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