Steve Lawrence, an actor, singer, and native of Brooklyn, passes away at the age of 88
Steve Lawrence, an actor, singer, and native of Brooklyn, passes away at the age of 88 | Source: people.com
In New York City Steve Lawrence, an actor and singer who won awards, passed away on Thursday at the age of 88 from complications related to Alzheimer's disease.
Born in Brooklyn, Lawrence had many years of success as part of the legendary vocal combo Steve & Eydie.
He became regulars on Steve Allen's Tonight Show, when he met singer Eydie Gorme, who would become his future wife. In 1957, they tied the knot in Las Vegas, officially launching their singing career.
Throughout the 1960s, the pair entertained audiences across the nation and on the biggest variety shows of the day, such as The Hollywood Palace and The Ed Sullivan Show.
For his Broadway role in "What Make...