Gary DeCarlo, the singer and co-author of the 1969 chart-topper “Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye,” has died following a battle with cancer. DeCarlo’s friend Pat Horgan confirmed the news via Facebook on Wednesday, writing, “Sorry to report the passing of Gary DeCarlo, the lead singer/writer of the classic radio hit ‘Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye.’ Gary was a good friend and we worked many Chiller Theatre Conventions together. Hopefully, he’s with his best pal Marty now. Good journey Gary DeCarlo.” DeCarlo wrote the song with fellow studio musician Dale Frashuer and producer Paul Leka.
- 6/29/2017
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
Gary DeCarlo, singer of the popular ’60s hit “Na Na Hey Hey (Kiss Him Goodbye),” has died after a battle with cancer, a close friend has announced. He was 75.
The musician died in hospice care in Connecticut with his wife by his side, DeCarlo’s friend Pat Horgan told TMZ. Horgan also announced the death in a Facebook post. DeCarlo had lung cancer that spread throughout his body, the Connecticut Post reports, and a GoFundMe page had been started last year to cover medical expenses.
“I try to stay positive,” DeCarlo told the Post of his illness last summer. “But...
The musician died in hospice care in Connecticut with his wife by his side, DeCarlo’s friend Pat Horgan told TMZ. Horgan also announced the death in a Facebook post. DeCarlo had lung cancer that spread throughout his body, the Connecticut Post reports, and a GoFundMe page had been started last year to cover medical expenses.
“I try to stay positive,” DeCarlo told the Post of his illness last summer. “But...
- 6/28/2017
- by Char Adams
- PEOPLE.com
Gary DeCarlo, the lead singer of Steam, has died after battling cancer ... TMZ has confirmed. Gary and Steam are, of course, best known for their number one hit, "Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye." The song topped the charts in 1969, but went on to become one of the most ubiquitous tracks of all time. Gary's close friend, Pat Horgan, tells us the singer died in hospice care in Connecticut. He had lung cancer, which spread all over his body.
- 6/28/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
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