Iconic singer, Pa. native with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, dies at 87
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.
More from Leila →Reporter · Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM · 1 min read
Tony Butala, a founding member of the iconic pop group The Lettermen, has died.