R.I.P Mel Tillis

[hollydolly]

Country music singer Mel Tillis has died today at the age of 85 from suspected respiratory failure following a long bout of ill health.

The singer, known for his 1970s hits I Ain't Never, Good Woman Blues, and Coca-Cola Cowboy, died early on Sunday morning at Munroe Regional Medical Center in Florida.

His representative Don Murry Grubbs confirmed the sad news, echoed by Mel's daughter Pam Tillis, who said in a statement: "Pam's father was dearly loved and one of a kind."

 

[Earthbound Misfit]

Awwww...

 

[Ruth n Jersey]

Oh no! One of my favorites. Not many of the classic country singers are left. I have several of his songs on a CD that my son recorded for me from old tapes.

 

[Meanderer]

...there's no stutterin' in Heaven! R.I.P. Mel!

 

[CeeCee]

I'm not a big country music fan but knew who he was. RIP Mel!

 

[Falcon]

Awww. Sorry to see this. Rest in Peace Mel.

 

[Denise1952]

I always loved him too Holly, RIP Mel.

Maybe my fave of all of his:

 

[tnthomas]

Aw rats, he was one of my favorites back in the 80s-90s. RIP Mel.

 

[SeaBreeze]

Rest peacefully Mel.

 

[terry123]

Loved Mel and his music!

 

[Ken N Tx]

Sad to hear...Mel had a very bad stuttering problem but came over it when he sang..