‘Stand By Me’ singer Ben E King dies, aged 76

Ben E King, singer of such classics as Stand By Me, There Goes My Baby and Spanish Harlem, has died.

‘Stand By Me’ singer Ben E King dies, aged 76

King died of natural causes on Thursday at the age of 76, publicist Phil Brown said. He did not have other details immediately.

As a member of the Drifters, King co-wrote and sang lead on There Goes My Baby.

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