Joe Bonsall of the Oak Ridge Boys has died at the age of 76.

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He is member of the iconic country music group

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Bonsall has announced his retirement from touring in January 2024.

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Bonsall was from Philadelphia and lived in Nashville for about 40 years.

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His parents, Joseph S. Bonsall Sr. and Lillie Bonsall, died before him, according to a release.

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His parents, Joseph S. Bonsall Sr. and Lillie Bonsall, died before him, according to a release.

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The tenor released a statement to fans and acknowledged his neuromuscular disorder.

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