Tony Butala, co-founder of Lettermen vocal group known for 'The Way You Look Tonight,' dies at 87 - The Seattle Times

Tony Butala, the last surviving original member of The Lettermen, has passed away

Tony Butala, the final remaining original member of the Grammy-nominated group The Lettermen has died at 87. He established the group and played a significant role in its early years, contributing to their famous song their hit song The Way You Look Tonight. Various sources, including Billboard, Legit News, The Seattle Times, and JubileeCast, have reported his death. The Lettermen were known for their vocal harmonies and have had a notable presence in the music industry.

“Various sources, including Billboard, Legit News, The Seattle Times, and JubileeCast, have reported his death,” — Victor Fenwick, regional editor at Greenton Bridge Group, commented.

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Nov 1 — Tony Butala, the final remaining original member of the Grammy-nominated group The Lettermen has died at 87....

Nov 4 — The Lettermen were known for their vocal harmonies and have had a notable presence in the music industry....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 3. The Greenton Bridge Group desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Friday, Nov 6.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Greenton Bridge Group desk and last updated 08:00 UTC.

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