I was a very young girl when I first heard his signature song "Moon River" and fell in love with his soft, melodious voice, same as the rest of America and the world. He was so easy to like, the soothing, romantic and marvelous voice and the handsome, charming appearance that went with it. He was also a man of character and integrity as we all found out when he courageously stood by his ex wife, Claudine Longet, during the famous murder trial in Colorado. He seemed to be a happy man who was having an affair with life most of the time, but I'm sure he endured his share of grief and disappointments. Still, he knew he was given a gift with that marvelous voice of his and was grateful for it. He was a gentle soul and I'm very sad his last year on earth was so sad. But unfortunately we don't get to choose the date or manner of our demise. He's in the embrace of his Maker now and his romantic music lives on in the hearts of all of us who grew up with his music and are thinking of him today.
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