[Stacey.]

our first Celebrity death, Bobby Charles,aged 71.


http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/ne...s-aged-71.html
American singer Bobby Charles has died at his Louisiana home at the age of 71.

Charles was in remission from kidney cancer and suffered from diabetes. However, the cause of death remains unknown.

The star helped pioneer the south Louisiana musical genre 'swamp pop' and penned songs including 'Walking to New Orleans' and 'See You Later Alligator'.

"He is a classic American songwriter. His songs are real American songs," publicist Karen Johnson said.

Long-time friend and music collaborator Dr. John said: "We were very close for 40, 50 years. We started writing stuff together in the '70s. He was very easy to work with and a special guy."

The pair had recently completed an album together titled Timeless, which will be released next month.

Charles is survived by four sons.

[Tom]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deaths_in_2010#1

[Stacey.]

Originally Posted by Tom

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deaths_in_2010#1

First one i thought everyone knew,