Remembering Steve Lawrence: A Tribute to the Legendary Pop Singer

TFD – Pay homage to the iconic pop singer Steve Lawrence, whose legendary career alongside his late wife Eydie Gormé left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry.

According to a statement from his publicist shared with numerous sources, Steve Lawrence, a Grammy and Emmy-winning pop singer who frequently performed with his late wife Eydie Gormé as the pair Stevie & Eydie, passed away on Thursday.

He was eighty-eight.

Publicist Susan DuBow declared Lawrence’s Alzheimer’s-related death in Los Angeles. CNN has contacted DuBow to request a statement.

In a statement provided to Deadline, his son David Lawrence, a composer, said, “My Dad was an inspiration to so many people.” But to me, he was just this endearing, attractive, absurdly witty, and prolific singer. Sometimes alone and sometimes with his insanely talented wife. I am incredibly grateful for having him as a parent and extremely happy to be his son. My hope is that his contributions to the entertainment industry will be remembered for many years to come.”

Carol Burnett, whose variety show Lawrence frequently performed on in the 1970s, remembers him.

Steve made 39 appearances on my variety show and was one of my favorite guests. In addition, we were really close friends—so much so that I thought of him as “family.” In a statement posted to Instagram, Burnett stated, “He will always be in my heart.”

Throughout his entertainment career, Lawrence also acted in a number of movies and television shows, such as “The Blues Brothers,” “The Nanny,” and “Two and a Half Men.”

Lawrence, who was raised in Brooklyn, New York, as the son of a cantor, was exposed to music from a young age and sang and wrote songs.

After placing first on the TV program “Arthur Godfrey Talent Scouts,” he had the chance to sing on Godfrey’s radio program for a week while still a teenager.

1952 saw the silky balladeer release the single “Poinciana” under the stage name “Steve Lawrence.” He soon established himself as a regular on Steve Allen’s program in New York, which evolved into “Tonight” when it expanded nationally in 1954.

He got married to singer and fellow cast member Eydie Gormé in 1957 after they met there. The next year, Lawrence was drafted into the US Army and served as an army band vocalist.

He achieved success as a solo performer with songs including “Go Away Little Girl,” “Pretty Blue Eyes,” and “Party Doll.”

At a time when rock and roll was growing in popularity, he and his wife were well-known for their repertoire of American songs.

In the late 1960s, the couple made an appearance together in the Broadway musical “Golden Rainbow.” One of the show’s songs, “I’ve Gotta Be Me,” went on to become a hit as part of their act together.

While pursuing independent careers, they rose to fame as Steve & Eydie on the variety TV show circuit and on stage in Las Vegas.

Lawrence’s two boys from a previous marriage, Gormé, passed away in 2013.