Person Open DS/UK/2910 Williams; Andy (3 December 1927-25 September 2012); American singer Williams Andy 3 December 1927-25 September 2012 American singer Male Howard Andrew Williams https://thirdlight.royalalberthall.com/pf.tlx?hAEhAf7hZNU_Z Wall Lake, Iowa, United States (born)

Branson, Missouri, United States (died)

American Musician; Singer White Son of Florence Finley and Jay Emerson Williams Former husband of Claudine Longet (French dancer) Heterosexual Activism and Views: Williams was close friends with Robert F. Kennedy and his wife, Ethel Kennedy, and campaigned in 1968 for Kennedy in the Democratic presidential primary races. Williams was among the celebrities who were in Kennedy's entourage in the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles when Kennedy was shot and mortally wounded by Sirhan Sirhan in June 1968. Williams sang "Battle Hymn of the Republic" at RFK's funeral, at Ethel's request. In 1969, Williams and Claudine Longet named their newborn son, Bobby, after Kennedy. The Williams' friendship with Ethel Kennedy endured, with Williams serving as escort to Ethel at events in the 1970s. He also raised funds for George McGovern's 1972 presidential campaign, performing at benefit concerts. Interests and Hobbies: Williams was a noted collector of Navajo blankets. His collection had hung in his home, his offices, and the Moon River Theater, and was exhibited at the Saint Louis Art Museum in 1997–1998. Williams's collection was valued at over $1 million by Sotheby's, and was sold by them in 2013. Andy Williams was an American singer. He recorded 43 albums in his career, of which 15 have been gold-certified and 3 platinum-certified. He was also nominated for six Grammy Awards. He hosted The Andy Williams Show, a television variety show, from 1962 to 1971, and numerous TV specials. The Andy Williams Show won three Emmy awards. The Moon River Theatre in Branson, Missouri is named after the song for which he is best known—Johnny Mercer and Henry Mancini's "Moon River". He sold more than 100 million records worldwide, including more than 10 million certified units in the United States.[ International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHjcowdrey 10/31/2012 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 1b339a8d-4598-4bd1-a955-2cc0ff2928b7