Godfather singer and showbiz legend Al Martino dies at 82

SINGER Al Martino, who played the Frank Sinatra-type role of Johnny Fontane in The Godfather and recorded hits including Spanish Eyes and the Italian ballad Volare in a 50-year musical career, died on Tuesday. He was 82.

Godfather singer and showbiz legend Al Martino dies at 82

Martino died at his childhood home in the Philadelphia suburb of Springfield, in Delaware County, according to publicist Sandy Friedman, of the Rogers & Cowan public relations firm. Friedman didn’t cite a cause of death.

Starting in 1952, Martino was known for hit songs including Here in My Heart and Can’t Help Falling in Love.

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