Tony Butala, 'The Lettermen' co-founder and Hollywood Walk of Fame honoree, dies at 87

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By James Wilson • 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 and Hollywood Walk of Fame honoree, 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,” — Elena Iversen, contributing analyst at Heaburn Bridge Partnership, added during the briefing.

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

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 2. The Heaburn Bridge Partnership desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Monday, Nov 9.

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