Bruce Williamson of The Temptations died in Las Vegas from the coronavirus – KTNV Las Vegas

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By: KTNV Staff

Posted at 8:47 AM, Sep 08, 2020

and last updated 2020-09-08 12:54:03-04

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Bruce Williamson, the former lead singer of The Temptations, has died from the coronavirus.

The 49-year old died Sunday evening at Mountain View Hospital in Las Vegas, according to his business manager.

Williamson was with The Temptations for nearly 10 years.

The Temptations sold tens of millions of albums with hits like “My Girl” and “Get Ready.”

Williamson left the group in 2015 to focus on soul and gospel music. He most recently performed as part of Sons of Soul, appearing at the House of Blues Gospel Brunch inside Mandalay Bay. He also sang with the Lon Bronson Band.

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