Glen Campbell (1936-2017)

Glen Campbell, the grinning, high-pitched entertainer who had such hits as "Rhinestone Cowboy" and spanned country, pop, television and movies, died Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017. He was 81. Campbell announced in June 2011 that he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.

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Tue., Aug. 8, 2017

This Sept. 6, 2012, photo shows singer Glen Campbell performing during his Goodbye Tour in Little Rock, Ark.

Danny Johnston Associated Press
FILE - In this Feb. 12, 2012 file photo, Glen Campbell, center, Kim Woolen, left, and Ashley Campbell arrive at the 54th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. Campbell, the grinning, high-pitched entertainer who had such hits as "Rhinestone Cowboy" and spanned country, pop, television and movies, died Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017. He was 81. Campbell announced in June 2011 that he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.

Chris Pizzello Ap
In this July 27, 2011 photo, musician Glen Campbell poses for a portrait in Malibu, Calif. Campbell, the grinning, high-pitched entertainer who had such hits as "Rhinestone Cowboy" and spanned country, pop, television and movies, died Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017. He was 81. Campbell announced in June 2011 that he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.

Matt Sayles Ap
FILE - In this July 27, 2011 photo, musician Glen Campbell poses for a portrait in Malibu, Calif. Campbell, the grinning, high-pitched entertainer who had such hits as "Rhinestone Cowboy" and spanned country, pop, television and movies, died Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017. He was 81. Campbell announced in June 2011 that he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.

Matt Sayles Ap
FILE - In this Feb. 15, 1979 file photo, country singers Glen Campbell, left, and Tanya Tucker, engaged to one another, are shown at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. Campbell, the grinning, high-pitched entertainer who had such hits as "Rhinestone Cowboy" and spanned country, pop, television and movies, died Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017. He was 81. Campbell announced in June 2011 that he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.