Country singer, former teen idol dead at 86: ‘He was simply the best’

Country singer, former teen idol dead at 86: ‘He was simply the best’

One of his biggest hits was famously covered by Elvis Presley.

Big grief for Johnny Tillotson: The American musician passed away at the age of 86. That was what his wife said.

Johnny Tillotson, ‘Poetry in Motion’ Singer, Dead at 86

Johnny Tillotson, the singer behind Sixties hits “Poetry in Motion” and “It Keeps Right on A-Hurtin’,” has died at the age of 86. Tillotson’s wife, Nancy, confirmed the news in a social media post, a day after his death. “It is with a broken heart that I write to let you know that the sweetest, kindest man I ever met Johnny Tillotson , left earth for Heaven yesterday,” she wrote in a caption alongside a photo of the two together. “He was my be…

American teen idol known for hits in the 1960s dies aged 86

The singer died from complications associated with Parkinson’s disease.

Johnny Tillotson, ‘Poetry in Motion’ Singer, Dies at 86

Johnny Tillotson, the 1960s singer best known for his hit track ‘Poetry in Motion,’ died at 86.

Johnny Tillotson, Iconic Country & Pop Singer Behind ‘Poetry in Motion,’ Dies at 86

Johnny Tillotson, the Grammy-nominated country and pop singer behind the iconic hit “Poetry In Motion,” died on Tuesday (April 1). He was 86. The star’s wife, Nancy, announced the news of his passing via post on Facebook. “It is with a broken heart that I write to let you know that the sweetest, kindest man I ever met Johnny Tillotson, left earth for Heaven yesterday,” she wrote alongside a sweet photo of the duo laughing together. “He was my …