Steve Lawrence Dies: Grammy- And Emmy-Winning Singer, Partner Of Eydie Gormé Was 88
deadline.comSteve Lawrence, the singer who teamed with his wife Eydie Gormé to form one of the most popular nightclub and concert duos of their generation, died of complications from Alzheimer’s disease today.
He was 88. His son, the composer and performer David Lawrence, said in a press statement, “My Dad was an inspiration to so many people.
But, to me, he was just this charming, handsome, hysterically funny guy who sang a lot. Sometimes alone and sometimes with his insanely talented wife.
I am so lucky to have had him as a father and so proud to be his son. My hope is that his contributions to the entertainment industry will be remembered for many years to come.” Popularly know as Steve and Eydie, the couple achieved nationwide recognition in the mid-1950s after appearing on The Tonight Show Starring Steve Allen.
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