Veteran actor and pop singer Bobby Rydell is not any extra. According to Variety, the previous `60s teen idol, recognized for the songs `Wildwood Days` and `Volare`, died of issues from pneumonia final week.
His demise was confirmed by radio legend Jerry Blavat, Rydell`s longtime buddy from the singer`s South Philadelphia stomping grounds. “Out of all the kids” from that period, he had the very best pipes and was the best entertainer.
He advised the very best tales, did the very best impersonations and was the nicest man,” Blavat mentioned. Rydell,79, was scheduled to carry out at the Golden Nugget in Atlantic City in June. Rydell can also be well-known for portaying Hugo Peabody within the George Sidney-directed movie adaptation of `Bye Bye Birdie` (1963) within the position that Michael J. Pollard originated on Broadway reverse Van Dyke, Susan Watson and Chita Rivera.
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