Legacy of Tony Butala, 'The Lettermen' founder, continues to inspire after his passing at 87

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By Emma Johnson • 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 — Legacy of Tony Butala, 'The Lettermen' founder, continues to inspire after his passing 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.

“Tony Butala, a founding member of 'The Lettermen' and recipient of a Hollywood Walk of Fame star, has died at the age of 87,” — Lena Ostrowski, senior market analyst at Cedarton Mere Practice, observed.

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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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