Steve Lawrence, Grammy and Emmy-Winning Singer and Actor, Dies at 88

Steve Lawrence, the Grammy-winning and Emmy-winning singer and actor, died Thursday at the age of 88. He died in Los Angeles from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. The news of his passing was shared with TheWrap by his son, David.

Lawrence was best known for his role in the duo “Steve and Eydie” with his wife of 55 years, the late Eydie Gormé. They were known for being regulars on television for decades, including appearing on the first episode of what would become “The Tonight Show” with Steve Allen.

The singer won a talent competition on Arthur Godfrey’s CBS show, signing with King Records as a teenager to break into the music business.