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Dr. Hook Frontman Dennis Locorriere Dies at 76
Dennis Locorriere, the distinctive voice and longtime frontman of the globally successful band Dr. Hook, has died at the age of 76 after a battle with kidney disease. News of his passing has been reported across multiple international outlets.
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tmzMixed1h ago
Dr. Hook Legend Dennis Locorriere Dead at 76 After Kidney Disease Battle
Dennis Locorriere -- the unmistakable voice and longtime front man tied to the global success of Dr. Hook -- has died, TMZ has learned. In a statement released by his management, they confirmed he passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026, surrounded…
By TMZ Staff
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Dr. Hook frontman Dennis Locorriere dies aged 76
The soft rock band are remembered for '70s hits including ‘Sylvia’s Mother’ and ‘The Cover Of Rolling Stone’ The post Dr. Hook frontman Dennis Locorriere dies aged 76 appeared first on NME.
By Max Pilley
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First report: tmz · 17 May, 16:01|Full coverage: 3 · 22m|Window: 22m
