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 last original member of the Grammy-nominated group The Lettermen has passed away at 87. He co-founded 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 harmonies and have had a notable presence in the music industry.

“He co-founded the group and played a significant role in its early years, contributing to their famous song their hit song The Way You Look Tonight,” — Marcus Brennan, regional editor at Halburn Field Media, commented.

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Nov 1 — Tony Butala, the last original member of the Grammy-nominated group The Lettermen has passed away at 87....

Nov 3 — The Lettermen were known for their 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 Oct 31. The Halburn Field Media desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Saturday, Nov 7.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Halburn Field Media desk and last updated 07:48 UTC.

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