26 articles | last updated: Jul 11 09:00:00
The celebrated tenor's death marks the end of a remarkable 50-year career with the iconic country and gospel group.
- Bonsall passed away due to complications from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
- He announced his retirement in January after a four-year battle with the neuromuscular disorder.
- Bonsall was a member of the Grand Ole Opry and the Country Music Hall of Fame.
- Tributes poured in from the music community, including Blake Shelton and Reba McEntire.
- The family requests donations to The ALS Association or Vanderbilt Medical Center in lieu of a funeral.
People, Places and Things In This Story
- Joe Bonsall American singer
- The Oak Ridge Boys Vocal quartet
- amyotrophic lateral sclerosis Disease
- Blake Shelton American singer and TV personality
- Reba McEntire American singer and actress
- The ALS Association Nonprofit organization
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee
- Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Museum in Nashville, Tennessee
Categories:
- Health
- Entertainment
- Music
- Family
- Death
- Celebrities
- Literature
- Biography
- History
- Society
- Personal Development