ANDY Williams, who has died at the age of 84 after a year-long battle with bladder cancer, was one of the most popular post-war singers.
Known as the Emperor of Easy Listening and the King of Cool, he had a voice that was variously described as "shiversome" and "incredibly seductive". He was renowned for hits such as Moon River, Born Free, Solitaire and Can't Get Used to Losing You, while his American TV show was responsible for introducing the Osmonds to the world. Former US president Ronald Reagan once called him "a national treasure".
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Andy Williams
Singer;
Born: December 3, 1927; Died: September 25, 2012.
ANDY Williams, who has died at the age of 84 after a year-long battle with bladder cancer, was one of the most popular post-war singers.
Known as the Emperor of Easy Listening and the King of Cool, he had a voice that was variously described as "shiversome" and "incredibly seductive". He was renowned for hits such as Moon River, Born Free, Solitaire and Can't Get Used to Losing You, while his American TV show was responsible for introducing the Osmonds to the world. Former US president Ronald Reagan once called him "a national treasure".
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