Tiny Tim, 66,
Dies While Singing Hit
MINNEAPOLIS — Tiny Tim, the ukulele-plunking
crooner who bemused and amused millions by trilling the whimsical love ditty
"Tiptoe Thru' The Tulips,", died after falling ill as he
performed his signature song.
Tiny Tim, who had a history of heart trouble,
was stricken Saturday night during a benefit for
the Women's Club of Minneapolis. His widow,
Susan Khaury, said he cut short "Tulips" and
told her he was not well. She was trying to help
him back to their table when he collapsed.
"I don't think he had time to feel pain," Mrs.
Khaury said Sunday. "He died singing 'Tiptoe
Thru the Tulips' and the last thing he heard was
the applause, and the last thing he saw was me."
1996
Source: The Times
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