How Did Jerry Fuller Die?

Jerrell Lee Fuller was an American songwriter, singer, and record producer, best known for writing several hit songs in the 1960s. Fuller toured as a featured singer with The Champs before leaving to serve in the Army. Fuller's version of "Tennessee Waltz" made No. 63 on the Billboard Hot 100, and earned him an invitation to appear on American Bandstand. Fuller wrote for Ricky Nelson, who had top hits with "Travelin' Man", "A Wonder Like You", "Young World", and "It's Up to You".