Roger Whittaker, the gentle-voiced British easy-listening singer who had an unlikely pop hit in 1975 with the song “The Last Farewell,” died Sept.
13 in Toulouse, France, following a lengthy illness. He was 87. His death was only recently announced on his official website.
The statement attributed to his family and Sony Music, said Whittaker died “in peace in the presence of his family.” “Roger was an iconic artist, a wonderful husband and father,” the statement continues. “He touched so many hearts with his music during his lifetime and will always live on in our memories.” Born March 22, 1936, in Nairobi, Whittaker began singing during his college years and in 1969 released the song “Durham Town (The Leavin’)” that showcased his soothing baritone voice and nostalgic story-telling musical style.
The song reached No. 23 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. “Durham Town” wouldn’t be his last appearance on the charts.
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