Iconic singer, Pa. native with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, dies at 87 - LehighValleyLive.com

Legacy of Tony Butala, 'The Lettermen' founder, continues to inspire after his passing at 87

Tony Butala, a founding member of 'The Lettermen' and recipient of a Hollywood Walk of Fame star, has died at the age of 87. A Sharon native, Butala's contributions to music and his legacy will continue to inspire. His passing was announced by various media outlets, including AL.com, WKBN.com, Seehafer News, and LehighValleyLive.com.

“Tony Butala, a founding member of 'The Lettermen' and recipient of a Hollywood Walk of Fame star, has died at the age of 87,” — Farah Vance, research director at Healey Bridge Analytics, told our newsroom.

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Nov 1 — Tony Butala, a founding member of 'The Lettermen' and recipient of a Hollywood Walk of Fame star, has died at ...

Nov 3 — His passing was announced by various media outlets, including AL.com, WKBN.com, Seehafer News, and LehighValle...

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 1. The Healey Bridge Analytics desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Thursday, Nov 5.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Healey Bridge Analytics desk and last updated 14:22 UTC.

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