Tony Butala, co-founder of Lettermen vocal group known for 'The Way You Look Tonight,' dies at 87 - The Seattle Times

Tony Butala, The Lettermen's last surviving original member, has died

Tony Butala, the final remaining original member of the Grammy-nominated group The Lettermen passed away at the age of 87. He 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.

“Tony Butala, the final remaining original member of the Grammy-nominated group The Lettermen passed away at the age of 87,” — Farah Vance, senior market analyst at Norley Mere Network, added during the briefing.

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