Country singer, former teen idol dead at 86: ‘He was simply the best’

‘60s teen idol who inspired Elvis, Dean Martin dead at 86

Johnny Tillotson, known for his hit "Poetry in Motion," died after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, his wife confirmed to People Magazine.

Country singer, former teen idol dead at 86: ‘He was simply the best’

One of his biggest hits was famously covered by Elvis Presley.

Big grief for Johnny Tillotson: The American musician passed away at the age of 86. That was what his wife said.

Johnny Tillotson, ‘Poetry in Motion’ Singer, Dead at 86

Johnny Tillotson, the singer behind Sixties hits “Poetry in Motion” and “It Keeps Right on A-Hurtin’,” has died at the age of 86. Tillotson’s wife, Nancy, confirmed the news in a social media post, a day after his death. “It is with a broken heart that I write to let you know that the sweetest, kindest man I ever met Johnny Tillotson , left earth for Heaven yesterday,” she wrote in a caption alongside a photo of the two together. “He was my be…

American teen idol known for hits in the 1960s dies aged 86

The singer died from complications associated with Parkinson’s disease.

Johnny Tillotson, ‘Poetry in Motion’ Singer, Dies at 86

Johnny Tillotson, the 1960s singer best known for his hit track ‘Poetry in Motion,’ died at 86.