Howard Andrew Williams (December 3, 1927 – September 25, 2012) was an American singer. He recorded 43 albums in his career, of which 15 have been gold-certified and 3 platinum-certified. He was also nominated for six Grammy Awards. He hosted The Andy Williams Show, a television variety show, from 1962 to 1971, and numerous TV specials. The Andy Williams Show won three Emmy awards. The Moon River Theatre in Branson, Missouri is named after the song for which he is best known—Johnny Mercer and Henry Mancini's "Moon River". He sold more than 100 million records worldwide, including more than 10 million certified units in the United States.
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Full name at birth | Howard Andrew Williams
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Claim to fame | Moon River, (song) Speak Softly Love (song)
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Date of birth | 3 December 1927
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Place of birth | Wall Lake, Iowa, USA
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Date of death | 25 September 2012
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Age | 84 (age at death)
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Place of death | Branson, Missouri, USA
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Cause of death | Bladder Cancer
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Resting place | Cremated, Ashes scattered
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Occupation | Singer, Actor, Producer
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Height | 5' 6½" (169 cm)
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Distinctive feature | Voice
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Net worth | $45,000,000 USD
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High school | Western Hills High School
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