Pop singer Vale dies after years of declining health
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The Defense Ministry’s 26 September news website quoted a military source as saying the militant, known by his nickname, al-Meqdad, was killed in Qarn al-Sawda, an area of Shabwa province where the Yemeni army campaign has been concentrated.
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Singer Jerry Vale, who recorded more than 50 albums during his career as a romantic pop singer, died yesterday morning at age 83, his family attorney said.
Vale had suffered a stroke several years ago and had been in declining health since, attorney Harold Levy said.
Born Genaro Louis Vitaliano in the Bronx, the smooth tenor was best known for songs including You Don’t Know Me and his signature song, Al Di La.
He frequently sang the StarSpangled Banner at Yankee Stadium, and his gold record of the national anthem was displayed at the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y.
Vale also made cameo appearances in films including Goodfellas and Casino.