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Tony Butala, Co-Founder of Lettermen, Dies at 87
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 05:04 AM
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American singer and co‑founder of the Lettermen vocal group Tony Butala passed away at the age of 87.
Tony Butala, the American tenor who helped launch the popular vocal harmony group the Lettermen, died on Thursday at the age of 87.
Butala co‑founded the Lettermen in 1958, and the trio quickly became known for their smooth, close‑harmony style. Their rendition of "The Way You Look Tonight" and other classics earned them a place in the American pop‑music canon.
The singer’s death was confirmed by the Lettermen’s official website, which noted that he had been in good health until his passing.
Butala’s legacy lives on through the timeless recordings of the Lettermen, which continue to be celebrated by fans of vocal harmony worldwide.
Butala co‑founded the Lettermen in 1958, and the trio quickly became known for their smooth, close‑harmony style. Their rendition of "The Way You Look Tonight" and other classics earned them a place in the American pop‑music canon.
The singer’s death was confirmed by the Lettermen’s official website, which noted that he had been in good health until his passing.
Butala’s legacy lives on through the timeless recordings of the Lettermen, which continue to be celebrated by fans of vocal harmony worldwide.