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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Roisin O'Connor

‘Sad Eyes’ crooner Robert John dies aged 79

Robert John, the crooner behind “Sad Eyes” who scored his first hit when he was just 12, has died aged 79.

John’s son, Michael Pedrick, confirmed the news of his death to Rolling Stone. No cause of death was given, but John had been recovering from a severe stroke he suffered several years ago.

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