Ben E. King, soul singer of 'Stand by Me,' dies at 76

John Lennon also famously covered the song. Here we take a look at the actors from the coming-of-age hit which sent King's tune soaring to fame once again. It followed the journey of four teenage boys who decide to search for a dead body in the Oregon 

It's been reported Ben E King has died, more to follow. The American soul and R&B singer turned 76 last September and wasn't known to be in ill health. The North Carolina-born music legend died yesterday from natural 

T.j., thank you. Tonight, we remember an American original. Singer Benny king. It was an iconic song even before the movie, "Stand by me." ? Darling stand by me ? ? oh stand by me ? He was best known for that song, and those three words, stand by me.

NEW YORK (AP) — Ben E. King, singer of such classics as "Stand By Me," "There Goes My Baby" and "Spanish Harlem," has died. King died Thursday at age 76, publicist Phil Brown told The Associated Press. Brown did not 

Ben E King Dead – 'Stand By Me' Singer Dies at 76 In very sad news this morning, legendary singer Ben E King has passed away at the age of 76. According to the Telegraph, his publicist confirmed that he died…