Fats Domino Dead At 89

Fats Domino in 1962. Image from the Dutch National Archive

(New Orleans, LA) — Music legend Fats Domino is dead. The singer was 89.

His daughter says Domino was surrounded by family and friends when he died early Wednesday.

Domino was known for his songs “Blueberry Hill,” “Ain’t That a Shame” and “Walkin’ To New Orleans.” He was honored with a Grammy for Lifetime Achievement in 1987.

“Rolling Stone” magazine listed Fats Domino as the “25th Greatest Recording Artist of All Time.”

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