Donny Gerrard: Voice of 'Wildflower' and 'St. Elmo's Fire'
Donny Gerrard, lead vocalist of the Canadian band Skylark, was best known for the 1972 iconic hit 'Wildflower.' He also sang the soundtrack 'For Just a Moment' from the film St. Elmo's Fire, composed by David Foster, Skylark's founding keyboardist. Gerrard died of cancer on February 3, 2022, at age 75.
Claudine Longet: 'Who Broke Your Heart' Singer Dies at 84
Claudine Longet gained fame with her 1973 hit 'Who Broke Your Heart.' However, her career was overshadowed after she accidentally shot and killed her boyfriend in 1976. Longet passed away on May 14, 2026, at age 84, survived by three children with legendary singer Andy Williams.
Chubby Tavares: Lead Vocalist of Grammy-Winning Group Tavares
Antone 'Chubby' Tavares was the lead vocalist and co-founder of the Grammy-winning R&B family group Tavares. Their classic hits include 'Hard Core Poetry' (1974), 'Abra-Ca-Dabra Love You Too' (1982), and 'A Penny For Your Thoughts' (1982). Chubby died on November 29, 2025, at age 81.
Michael Johnson: 'I'll Always Love You' Singer Dies at 72
Michael Johnson is known for songs like 'Bluer Than Blue' and 'Doors' (1978), followed by his biggest hit 'I'll Always Love You.' He underwent four heart surgeries and battled lung disease before passing away on July 25, 2017, at age 72.
David Castle: 'Ten To Eight' Singer Dies of Cancer
American singer-songwriter David Castle rose to fame with 'Ten To Eight' and 'The Loneliest Man on the Moon,' both released in 1977. He was married three times and had no children. Castle died of cancer on May 8, 2019, at age 66.
Sue Thompson: 'Sad Movies (Make Me Cry)' Singer Dies at 96
American pop singer Sue Thompson was famous for her million-selling 1961 hits 'Sad Movies (Make Me Cry)' and 'Norman,' and the 1962 classic 'Have A Good Time.' She died on September 23, 2021, at age 96 due to complications from Alzheimer's disease.
Mike Francis: 'Survivor' Singer Dies of Lung Cancer
Italian singer-composer Mike Francis (born Francesco Puccioni) was first known for the 1984 hit 'Survivor' and his collaboration with Amii Stewart on 'Friends,' followed by 'Suddenly Back To Me' and 'Let Me In.' He died of lung cancer on January 30, 2009, at age 47.
Randy Vanwarmer: 'Just When I Needed You Most' Singer Dies of Leukemia
Randy Vanwarmer's biggest hit 'Just When I Needed You Most' reached No. 4 on the US Billboard chart in 1979, inspired by his love life. The American singer-songwriter died of leukemia on January 12, 2004, at age 48.
