Jerry Jeff Walker, a singer-songwriter and influential country musician known for penning the popular song "Mr. Bojangles," died Friday after a long battle with throat cancer. He was 78. Born Ronald ...

Jerry Jeff Walker, the folk-country singer-songwriter best known for the late-’60s hit “Mr. Bojangles,” died Friday at age 78, CNY News reported. Walker, who was born Ronald Clyde Crosby, had battled ...

His cause of death has not been released, CNYNews.com reported. Walker was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2017 but was able to recover and record his final album in 2018, “It’s About Time,” Saving ...

In this 2012 clip, Todd Snider is accompanied by Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires as he surprises a crowd with an appearance from hero Jerry Jeff Walker ...

Jerry Jeff Walker, the singer-songwriter who wrote “Mr. Bojangles” and helped create what became known as progressive country, passed away Friday, Oct. 23, at 78. He had been suffering from throat ...

Jerry Jeff Walker, a Texas country singer and songwriter who wrote the pop song “Mr. Bojangles,” has died at age 78. Walker died Friday of cancer, family spokesman John T. Davis told The Associated ...