Freddy Cannon Dies at 89 After Brief Cancer Battle as Early Rock 'n' Roll Star Leaves Lasting Legacy

Freddy Cannon (Credit: Michael Ochs Archives | Getty Images)

Rock 'n' roll pioneer Freddy Cannon, known for hits including "Tallahassee Lassie" and "Palisades Park," died Friday, July 17, at a California hospice facility following a brief battle with cancer. He was 89.

Cannon's longtime friend, iHeartRadio personality Tom Cuddy, confirmed his death. His children, Conny and Billy, were with him during the days before his death.