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  • 'Godfather' singer Al Martino dies in Pa. at 82

    10/13/2009 8:53:32 PM PDT · by NormsRevenge · 37 replies · 2,072+ views
    AP on Yahoo ^ | 10/13/09 | AP
    SPRINGFIELD, Pa. – The singer who played the Frank Sinatra-type role of Johnny Fontane in "The Godfather" has died at his childhood home in suburban Philadelphia. Publicist Sandy Friedman says Al Martino died Tuesday afternoon in Springfield, in Delaware County. He was 82. Starting in 1952, Martino was known for hit songs including "Here in My Heart," "Spanish Eyes," "Can't Help Falling in Love" and "Volare." Besides acting in the Marlon Brando classic "The Godfather," he sang the 1972 film's title score, "The Love Theme From The Godfather." His Fontane character is a singer and occasional actor.
  • Al Martino, dead at 82

    10/13/2009 8:49:20 PM PDT · by EveningStar · 7 replies · 1,025+ views
    The Philadelphia Inquirer ^ | October 13, 2009 | Robert Moran
    Al Martino, 82, the South Philadelphia bricklayer who became a chart-topping crooner and who also is remembered for appearing as Johnny Fontane in The Godfather, died today at his Delaware County home.