Back to news
Music legend and Hollywood star’s brother Larry Tamblyn dies aged 82
@Source: metro.co.uk
The Standells’ Larry Tamblyn, pictured here in 2014, has died (Picture: Mark Sullivan/WireImage)
Larry Tamblyn, singer and co-founder of 1960s garage rock group The Standells, has died aged 82.
He was also the brother of West Side Story actor Russ Tamblyn, and the uncle of his actress daughter Amber Tamblyn, best known for her role in The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants movies.
Tamblyn’s death was announced by his nephew Dennis Tamblyn on Facebook, who shared that the musician had died on Friday.
‘My uncle Larry Tamblyn passed away today. I have very fond memories of him and his family over the years,’ Dennis wrote in a post, alongside pictures of his uncle from throughout his life.
Talking about his ‘incredible life’, Dennis went on to highight The Standells’ biggest hit song, Dirty Water, which is ‘still played to this day whenever the Red Sox or the Bruins win a home game’.
He added: ‘A few years ago, The Standells played at Hotel Congress here in Tucson and Larry stayed with me. It was so great to hang out with him and catch up. He was still making music well into his later years.
Tamblyn was the co-founder and lead vocalist and keyboardist for The Standells, whose biggest song was Dirty Water (Picture: Michael Ochs Archives)
‘You will be missed, Uncle Larry.’
No cause of death was revealed.
This is a breaking news story, more to follow soon… Check back shortly for further updates.
If you’ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we’d love to hear from you.
For more stories like this, check our entertainment page.
Follow Metro.co.uk Entertainment on Twitter and Facebook for the latest celeb and entertainment updates. You can now also get Metro.co.uk articles sent straight to your device. Sign up for our daily push alerts here.
Related News
21 Mar, 2025
03202025 EDITION
14 Mar, 2025
Paul Scholes aims subtle dig at Sir Jim . . .
02 Apr, 2025
Packed off to hell hole prison for Chris . . .
14 Mar, 2025
Girls Basketball: Group 3 final preview . . .
21 Feb, 2025
Will Smith Teases ‘Hancock’ Sequel, Says . . .
23 Feb, 2025
Trump revels in mass firings and jeers a . . .
29 Mar, 2025
India News | Flying of Balloons, Paragli . . .
10 Mar, 2025
Princess of Wales to attend her first Co . . .