So long, Bobby Rydell

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Bob Jersey

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Apr 6, 2022, 10:43:18 AM4/6/22
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One of Philadelphia / southern NJ's all-time musical idols... and one of the most telegenic, witness a teetering pile of talk- and music-show shots...

A few legitimate (non-[version-of-]himself) acting roles, e.g. "Combat!" in 1964 (Heroes and Icons airs that on Saturday evenings)...

COVID. 79.


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Diner

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Apr 6, 2022, 7:46:24 PM4/6/22
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Non-Covid pneumonia, not Covid.

A really talented guy - certainly the best singer of that battalion of Philadelphia teen idols that included Frankie Avalon, Fabian, and Chubby Checker.
Check out his interview on Gilbert Gottfried's podcast - he had a great sense of humor about himself.

Bob Jersey

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Apr 6, 2022, 8:32:08 PM4/6/22
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The Inky (and Variety [link]) verify the pneumonia. (A writer to Kent Kotal was texted by someone who heard it was COVID.)     B

Diner, April 6th:
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