FILE - This Oct. 30, 2005 file photo shows Country singer Jerry Jeff Walker at a campaign fundraiser at Willie Nelson's ranch outside Austin, Texas. The Texas country singer and songwriter who wrote the pop song “Mr. Bojangles," has died at age 78. Family spokesman John T. Davis says Walker died Friday, Oct. 23, 2020 of cancer after battling throat cancer and other health issues for several years.
FILE - This Oct. 30, 2005 file photo shows Country singer Jerry Jeff Walker at a campaign fundraiser at Willie Nelson's ranch outside Austin, Texas. The Texas country singer and songwriter who wrote the pop song “Mr. Bojangles," has died at age 78. Family spokesman John T. Davis says Walker died Friday, Oct. 23, 2020 of cancer after battling throat cancer and other health issues for several years.
Jerry Jeff Walker, a Texas country singer and songwriter who wrote the pop song “Mr. Bojangles,” has died at age 78.“He had battled throat cancer for many years, and some other health issues,” Davis said Saturday.
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He’s standing at the big hotel. ☹️
RIPJerryJeffWalker MrBojangles
One of my favorite song...R.I.P.
Such a loss, sad day for Texas and songwriters around the world. Blessings.
Loved his music but the last time I saw him in concert, he could barely stand up straight and strum a guitar. Completely knackered. Waste of money. Worst concert I have ever attended, well, except for Dave Mason. Sam story with him.
One of my all time favorite songs Mr. Bojangles. I play it all the time. So sorry to hear he’s gone. RIP Jerry. Will keep your spirit alive playing that wonderful song.
R.I.P. Jerry Jeff Walker May your throat be forever soothed
RIP Jerry Jeff Walker. One of the greats.
we named our dog after the song.
RIP
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He's 34 and drinking in a honky tonk
And he just got off that LA freeway!
Oh I’m so sorry to hear this. So many great songs so many great memories singing those songs
RIP Jerry Jeff. You were the best. Everyone should listen to Live at Gruene Hall. You’ll be a better person for it.
I ♥️ Mr Bojangles! RIP
One of the all time best! Always put on a good show and had fun doing it. R.I.P.
Sorry
Sad for his family and friends. Someone check on ToddSnider
Sucks. Love his songs.
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Pop song?
RIP Mr Bojangles. I got to meet him in Huntsville, Tx in 1981. He brought the band over to the house after his show. What a party that was.
Rip
Crackmacs So sad. What a contribution he made! RIP Jerry Jeff. ❤️ from 🇨🇦
Condolences to all those who know and love this man. May God give you strength as you morn.
RIP Jerry Jeff! Many fond memories!
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RIP
Good song 👍
May he rest in peace.
Song will be in my head all day now! RIP
RIP Jerry Jeff Walker🙏🏼 and many greetings in heaven if you meet Sammy Davis jr. - the most brilliant performer of „Mr. Bojangles“
My hubs and I met in ‘73. He played string instruments, including 12-string guitar. He wooed me with Mr. Bojangles.
Great artist. I strongly object to the author calling his music 'pop'. Show a little respect.
He's from New York. Not a Texan.
RIP. Your song will live on. So loved.
RIP
His dog up and died He up and died After twenty years he still grieves
RIP.
Shame. If a musician can write one song as brilliant as Mr Bojangles, his career was worth it.
::prayers::
Condolences to his family 💐
That was my dad’s favourite song, I cry every time I hear it ❤️
One of the best all-time songs. RIP JJW.
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