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<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Roger Whittaker, the iconic folk singer renowned for hits like \u201cDurham Town\u201d and \u201cNew World in the Morning,\u201d has died at 87. His family announced his peaceful passing on September 13 in a southern France hospital. Born in Nairobi, Kenya, in 1936, Whittaker\u2019s music career began unexpectedly during his university studies in Wales. His first hit, \u201cSteel Men,\u201d soared in the British charts as he was completing his final exams.<\/p>\n
Whittaker, who also published an autobiography in 1986, was admired beyond his musical talents. He performed at significant events, including George Bush Snr\u2019s golden wedding anniversary. Remembered for his unique voice and signature whistling, Whittaker\u2019s influence in the folk music scene remains unparalleled.<\/p>\n
His life was celebrated in a private cremation ceremony, marking the end of an era for an artist whose legacy continues to inspire. As his family stated, Roger Whittaker\u2019s journey from a Kenyan upbringing to international stardom is a testament to his enduring impact on music and culture.<\/p>\n
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Roger Whittaker, the iconic folk singer renowned for hits like \u201cDurham Town\u201d and \u201cNew World in the Morning,\u201d has died at 87. His family announced his peaceful… <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5202","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\n