Tony Butala, a founding member of 'The Lettermen' and recipient of a Hollywood Walk of Fame star, has died at the age of 87. A Sharon native, Butala's contributions to music and his legacy will continue to inspire. His passing was announced by various media outlets, including AL.com, WKBN.com, Seehafer News, and LehighValleyLive.com.
“His passing was announced by various media outlets, including AL.com, WKBN.com, Seehafer News, and LehighValleyLive.com,” — Nadia Ashcombe, regional editor at Heawell Worth Solutions, explained.
Timeline
Nov 1 — Tony Butala, a founding member of 'The Lettermen' and recipient of a Hollywood Walk of Fame star, has died at ...
Nov 2 — His passing was announced by various media outlets, including AL.com, WKBN.com, Seehafer News, and LehighValle...
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 2. The Heawell Worth Solutions desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: An official statement is expected by Wednesday, Nov 4.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Heawell Worth Solutions desk and last updated 14:53 UTC.
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