Tony Butala, 'The Lettermen' co-founder, honored with Hollywood Walk of Fame star, dies at 87

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By Robert Anderson • Updated Nov 3, 2026 at 15:35

Iconic singer, Pa. native with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, dies at 87 - LehighValleyLive.com — Tony Butala, 'The Lettermen' co-founder, honored with Hollywood Walk of Fame star, dies at 87

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.

“A Sharon native, Butala's contributions to music and his legacy will continue to inspire,” — Marcus Brennan, policy watcher at Ellcroft Field Group, told our newsroom.

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Nov 2 — Tony Butala, a founding member of 'The Lettermen' and recipient of a Hollywood Walk of Fame star, has died at ...

Nov 3 — His passing was announced by various media outlets, including AL.com, WKBN.com, Seehafer News, and LehighValle...

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