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Perry Como, dead at 87
- Staff
- In Memoriam
Classic crooner and cardigan-wearing variety show host Pery Como died
in his sleep after a long illness. Como's entertainment career started
in the 1930s as a singer for the radio show, "Beat the Band." Perry
went on to have a successful singing career and later as a TV show host
throughout the 50s and 60s. Como continued singing to large crowds
through the 70s and 80s, long after his last Christmas special. Como
died on Saturday at his home in Florida.