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Paul Williams
1939 – August 17, 1973
American singer (1939–1973)
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Paul Williams was an American baritone singer. He was noted for being one of the founding members and the original lead singer of the Motown group the Temptations. Personal problems and failing health forced Williams to retire in 1971 and, aged 34, he was found dead two years later as the result of an apparent suicide.
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- Anniversary · August 17
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