Legendary crooner Andy Williams, best known for his recording of Moon River, has died at age 84, according to media reports.
Singer Andy Williams died Tuesday night at the age of 84.USA Today reports that Williams, who reached the height of fame in the 1960s, died Tuesday night after a year-long battle with bladder cancer.
Williams is reported to have died at home in Branson, Missouri, where he owns the Moon River Theatre. He is survived by his wife, Debbie, and three children, Robert, Noelle and Christian.
In November, 2011, it was reported that Williams had been diagnosed with bladder cancer. After undergoing chemotherapy in Houston, Texas, he moved to Malibu, California to be closer to cancer treatment experts in Los Angeles. Williams subsequently moved to Branson to be close to his family.
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Williams had 18 gold and three platinum records to his name, but it was his take on Moon River, the theme to 1961's Breakfast at Tifanny's, that made him a star. From 1962 to 1971, he hosted the Andy Williams Show, a popular variety show.
Williams catapulted to fame with several chart-topping singles, including Can't Get Used to Losing You, Happy Heart and Where Do I Begin. He had hits with albums Moon River, Days of Wine and Roses and Love Story.
In 1992, Williams opened the Moon River Theatre in Branson, where he hosted legendary singers Glen Campbell, Pat Boone, The Osmonds, Robert Goulet and Wayne Newton.
Williams was also an avid golfer who hosted the PGA Tour Andy Williams San Diego Open at Torrey Pines from 1968-88. He also hosted the most Grammy telecasts, from 1971 to 1977.