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Breaking: Publicist Confirms Andy Williams has Died
OzarksFirst.com ^ | September 26, 2012 | KOLR10 News

Posted on 09/26/2012 6:31:12 AM PDT by John W

BRANSON, Mo. -- Legendary crooner Andy Williams, has died, his publicist confirmed this morning. Williams had been battling bladder cancer. He died at his home in Branson.

Paul Shefrin issued this statement:

Legendary singer Andy Williams passed away last night (Tuesday) at home in Branson, Missouri following a year long battle with bladder cancer, it was announced by his family. Williams, 84, who also had a residence in La Quinta, California, is survived by his wife Debbie and his three children, Robert, Noelle and Christian. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network. For information go to http://www.bcan.org


TOPICS: News/Current Events; US: Missouri
KEYWORDS: andywilliams; cancer; moonriver; music; obituary
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1 posted on 09/26/2012 6:31:15 AM PDT by John W
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To: John W

I thought he died a few weeks ago.Sad...he did some good stuff.


2 posted on 09/26/2012 6:32:51 AM PDT by Gay State Conservative (Ambassador Stevens Is Dead And The Chevy Volt Is Alive!)
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To: John W

Soooo sad. He seemed a good man.

Loved his voice (and his snowflake sweaters).

RIP.


3 posted on 09/26/2012 6:32:58 AM PDT by RushIsMyTeddyBear (Great vid by ShorelineMike! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOZjJk6nbD4&feature=plcp)
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To: kronos77; mass55th; Perdogg; DollyCali; EveningStar; Borges; Mr. K; Blondie; altura; mylife; ...

ping


4 posted on 09/26/2012 6:33:50 AM PDT by Perdogg
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To: John W

I am profoundly saddened by this news. The world is a better place for his having passed through; a sadder place for his having passed on. He had class — and that is a rare commodity in today’s world.


5 posted on 09/26/2012 6:34:19 AM PDT by hampdenkid
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To: John W

RIP Moon River.


6 posted on 09/26/2012 6:34:54 AM PDT by OB1kNOb (November 6th is the tipping point for freedom in America.)
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To: OB1kNOb

“Canadian Sunset” brings back memories of better times for me.


7 posted on 09/26/2012 6:38:37 AM PDT by The Working Man
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To: John W

I used to love his Christmas specials as a little girl.

I think if men knew how much women appreciate guys who can sing, there would be a whole lot more guys taking voice lessons.


8 posted on 09/26/2012 6:38:55 AM PDT by married21 (As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.)
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To: OB1kNOb

Saw him a few years ago at his Moon River Theater in Branson. Still had great pipes. RIP


9 posted on 09/26/2012 6:40:01 AM PDT by MisterArtery
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To: married21

An Iowa boy who made good.


10 posted on 09/26/2012 6:40:55 AM PDT by Eric in the Ozarks (In the game of life, there are no betting limits)
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To: John W
So sad. Grew up watching The Andy Williams Show with The Osmonds...loved the Christmas specials.

:..(

11 posted on 09/26/2012 6:41:17 AM PDT by Jane Long (Soli Deo Gloria!)
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To: John W

One of the first albums I ever had was Andy Williams......


12 posted on 09/26/2012 6:41:49 AM PDT by Red Badger (Anyone who thinks wisdom comes with age is either too young or too stupid to know the difference....)
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To: John W

Wow. We would sit for hours listening to the records my dad had of him.

Rest in Peace, Andy.


13 posted on 09/26/2012 6:43:35 AM PDT by Thorliveshere
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from Wikipedia:

While close friends with the Democratic Kennedys, Williams is a lifelong Republican. On September 29, 2009, Williams was quoted by the Daily Telegraph as accusing President Barack Obama of “following Marxist theory” and “wanting the country to fail”. He gave Rush Limbaugh permission to use his recording of the song “Born Free” for the theme to the “Animal Rights Update” on his Limbaugh’s radio show – in which a portion of the song is then followed by gunfire – saying “Hey, it’s fine with me. I love what you’re doing with it.”


14 posted on 09/26/2012 6:45:52 AM PDT by kidd
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To: John W

Rest in peace Mr. Williams.


15 posted on 09/26/2012 6:47:23 AM PDT by Liberty Valance (Keep a simple manner for a happy life :o)
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To: The Working Man
“Canadian Sunset” is a great song! I was introduced to it by Ferrante and Teicher and it is one of my most endeared songs to this day. I'm glad there are some other folks that remember that wonderful song.
16 posted on 09/26/2012 6:49:15 AM PDT by vetvetdoug
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17 posted on 09/26/2012 6:49:51 AM PDT by JoeProBono (A closed mouth gathers no feet - Mater tua caligas exercitus gerit ;-{)
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To: John W

I know he saw things from our side politically, but my uncle who worked in a hotel where lots of celebrities stayed found him to be one of the most arrogant and unpleasant men he ever met. Must’ve been pretty bad because he kept telling the story years after he retired, which he would not have done with most people.


18 posted on 09/26/2012 6:51:53 AM PDT by Buckeye McFrog
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Good singer. Good man. Murderess, Claudine Longet, didn’t deserve his loyalty.


19 posted on 09/26/2012 6:53:53 AM PDT by luvbach1 (Stop the destruction in 2012 or continue the decline)
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To: JoeProBono

I had that album. That was when you actually could understand the words in songs.


20 posted on 09/26/2012 6:54:26 AM PDT by heylady (“Sometimes I wish I could be a Democrat and then I remember I have a soul.”( Deb))
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