Roger Whittaker, an avuncular singer-songwriter whose soothing baritone, virtuosic whistling and gentle interpretations of pop standards earned him an international following for more than four ...

Singer Roger Whittaker has died at the age of 87. The hitmaker behind the 1969 song Durham Town began his career in folk clubs.

Roger Whittaker, the folk singer and songwriter behind the song Durham Town (The Leavin’),” died at the age of 87.

Folk singer Roger Whittaker, famous for his 1969 hit song Durham Town and expert whistling, has passed away at the age of 87. The late singer began his career in folk clubs and went on to achieve ...

Roger Whittaker, one of the UK's most celebrated folk music singers and best-known as an expert whistler, has died aged 87. A family statement, reported by German media outlet Bild, confirmed he ...

Roger Whittaker, a folk singer best known for songs like "The Last Farewell," "New World in the Morning" and "Durham Town," has died. He was 87.

Roger Whittaker performs a medley of his German language songs during the dress rehearsal of a German folk music TV show in Chemnitz, Germany, on Jan. 12, 2007.

Roger Whittaker, a well-known folk singer and songwriter, died at the age of 87 on September 13, his family announced on his official Facebook page on Monday.

FOLK singer Roger Whittaker has died at the age of 87. The star was famous for his 1969 hit song Durham Town and his expert whistling performances.