Del Shannon

Death by Force

Del Shannon, born Charles Westover, was a prominent figure in the early rock and roll era, best known for his 1961 hit "Runaway." On February 8, 1990, at the age of 55, Shannon tragically took his own life at his home in Santa Clarita, California. He was found by his wife, Bonnie, who had left the house earlier to run errands. Upon her return, she discovered Shannon lying on the floor of the den with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. A .22-caliber rifle was found next to him, and a not ...Read More

Del Shannon, a '60s songwriter, dies of a self‑inflicted gunshot wound

'60s Rocker Del Shannon an Apparent Suicide Victim - Los Angeles ...

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