Fans in shock as much loved music legend dies

Jerry Butler, best known as the lead singer of The Impressions, dies aged 85 after suffering from Parkinson’s disease.

The R&B singer passed away from natural causes at his home in Chicago on Thursday, 20 February.

Butler, who was nicknamed “The Iceman,” had a string of hits with The Impressions, including Keep On Pushing, I’m So Proud, and Amen.

In 1958, he also co-wrote the song For Your Precious Love, which remains one of the group’s biggest hits.

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