Roger-Whittaker-Obituary

Roger Whittaker

Mar 22, 1936 – Sep 13, 2023 (Age 87)

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BORN
March 22, 1936
DIED
September 13, 2023
AGE
87

Obituary

Roger Whittaker was an English folk singer and songwriter best known for his version of "Wind Beneath My Wings," as well as "Durham Town (The Leavin')" and "The Last Farewell."

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Roger has done a lot of classic songs that touched the hearts of so many people. After he passed away it was his "Last Farewell", and he entered Heaven's gates the next day to find "A New World In The Morning"

His songs and voice bring peace to my heart.

To his family, what a gifted singer Roger was. My mom introduced his music to my young daughter and myself in early 80s. Unique quality to his voice that caught my ears! You Are Beautiful was our favorite.
Thank you for sharing your talent with the world and you live on through . RIP

Had the honor of seeing you in concert in New Orleans. RIP.

I listen to his music and feel sad that he's gone.

His musical voice became very sentimental and very talented that Roger Whittaker will always be remembered as a devoted global artist and his music will live on forever. Thank you for the memories and you will always be in our hearts forever.

I know I'm late. I went through my grandmothers records a couple years ago and came across one of Rogers records. I'll admit, I kind of laughed and thought it was kind of funny stuff at first, but something made me come back to that record a few months later and I started listening to Durham Town and his other works and I really did fall in love. Believe it or not, I was cooking up a French dish when I was singing his cover of The Lion Sleeps Tonight, when I found out about his passing. I...

I used to set with my dad at the kitchen table, playing games and listening to Roger Whitaker. I was 6 then, that was many many many years ago. I still love and listen to his music, and think of my father, who has passed, and the memories me and daddy and Roger shared. I didn't know he had passed. Thank you Mr Whitaker, for your beautiful voice and music. Always Kristy sensabaugh

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