Who was Bobby Rydell?
BOBBY Rydell was a music superstar who garnered a following during the 1960s.
As news of Bobby's death made entertainment headlines, tributes from fans poured in all over social media.
Who was Bobby Rydell?
Born on April 26, 1942, Bobby Rydell rose to prominence as a teen idol in the music industry.
Throughout his stardom in the 1960s, Bobby released the hit songs Kissin' Time, We Got Love, Wild One, and Swingin' School.
Not only was he a successful singer, but the former teen idol also starred in big-screen productions as well.
Bobby's filmography includes That Lady From Peking, Bye Bye Birdie, and Mr. Rock 'n' Roll: The Alan Freed Story.
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What was Bobby Rydell's cause of death?
On April 5, 2022, revealed that Bobby passed away at the age of 79.
A cause of death was not stated when his passing was announced.
As news of Bobby's death circulated in the press, fans of his music took to social media platforms to pay tribute to the late singer.
One fan wrote on Twitter: "Such a great talent and such a beautiful smile. Goodbye, Bobby Rydell."
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A second fan tweeted: "We have lost so many legends. RIP Bobby Rydell. He will be dearly missed."
"I remember when Bobby Rydell was a young guy on American Bandstand and in movies like Bye Bye Birdie. A sad farewell to a teen idol from an era that has long since passed us by," said another.
The tweets and tributes in honor of Bobby's memory continued to accumulate.
One Twitter user stated: "A giant here in Philadelphia and the rest of the world. Oh those Wildwood Days!"
Another fan recalled: "Thinking about my younger days, watching American Band Stand and crushing on Bobby Rydell. Rest in peace as you go to that Rock and Roll Heaven; the band just got a little sweeter."
"I was seven years old at our cottage when the radio kept playing Volare. I couldn’t get enough of it and have been a huge Bobby Rydell fan ever since. #RIP good sir."
"I was sad to read Bobby Rydell passed away. Loved him in Bye Bye Birdie. He had some hit songs in the late 50’s and early 60’s. My favorite was Wild One. May he rest peacefully."
"Sad to hear the passing of Bobby Rydell. Bye Bye Birdie was one of my favorite movies growing up," remembered one fan.
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Was Bobby Rydell married?
Bobby married his first wife, Camille Quattrone Ridarelli, sometime in 1968.
The two remained married until Camille's death in 2003.
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They have two kids together, a son named Robert and a daughter named Jennifer.
Bobby tied the knot with his second wife, Linda Hoffman, on January 17, 2009.
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