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

Tony Butala, 'The Lettermen' co-founder and Hollywood Walk of Fame honoree, dies 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.

“A Sharon native, Butala's contributions to music and his legacy will continue to inspire,” — Marcus Brennan, policy watcher at Greenley Bridge Group, told our newsroom.

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Nov 2 — Tony Butala, a founding member of 'The Lettermen' and recipient of a Hollywood Walk of Fame star, has died at ...

Nov 4 — 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 Greenley Bridge Group desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Thursday, Nov 5.

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