Roger Whittaker dead: Durham Town folk singer who delighted millions with his ‘expert whistling’ dies aged 87
FOLK singer Roger Whittaker has died at the age of 87.
The star was famous for his 1969 hit song Durham Town and expert whistling.
His other hits included The Last Farewell and New World in the Morning.
Whittaker sold nearly 50 million records around the world.
The legend was born in Nairobi to English parents in 1936 before moving to Britain in September 1959.
Roger’s website tonight announced his death with a picture of the late musician, alongside his year of birth and death.
Fans have been leaving comments in an online book of condolences.
One person wrote: “The Last Farewell….A truly great troubadour who brought so much pleasure wherever he performed.”