Butlers niece confirmed her uncles death to theChicago Sun-Times, adding that he died Thursday at his Chicago home.
No cause of death was provided.
We hope the city of Chicago recognizes the legacy he leaves behind.
He was a one of a kind music legend!
The lyrics were drawn verbatim from a poem Butler had written in high school.
The singles credit Jerry Butler and the Impressions caused friction in the group, which Butler soon left.
Butler would remain in that position until his retirement in 2018.
