CNN —Joe Bonsall, who left the legendary singing group The Oak Ridge Boys after 50 years in January due to a neuromuscular disorder, has died, his management team announced Tuesday.
Bonsall died from complications of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), according to his representatives.
Bonsall announced on social media about six months ago that he was leaving the group.
“Many of you know I have been battling a slow onset (over 4 years now) of a neuromuscular disorder,” he wrote.
During his long career, Bonsall became a member of the Grand Ole Opry and was inducted into the Philadelphia Music Hall of Fame, the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, the Vocal Group Hall of Fame, and the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Persons:
Joe Bonsall, Bonsall, ”, “, ” Bonsall, ” “, Ben James, Duane Allen, William Lee Golden, Richard Sterban, Rick Diamond, “ Elvira ”, “ Joe, Jesus, Mary Ann, Jennifer, Sabrina, Breanne, Luke, Chance, Nancy
Organizations:
CNN, Boys, Grand Ole Opry, Philadelphia Music Hall of Fame, Gospel Music Hall of Fame, Vocal Group Hall of Fame, Country Music Hall of Fame, Philadelphia Phillies, ALS Association, Vanderbilt Medical Center, Neuroscience Research
Locations:
Tennessee