Grammy Winner & ‘Steve & Eydie’ Singer Steve Lawrence Passes Away – Cause of Death Revealed

Steve Lawrence, the Grammy-winning singer who was one part of the iconic pop duo Steve & Eydie, has passed away at the age of 88, after battling health issues. A publicist confirmed the news and disclosed the cause of death.

Steve Lawrence passed away on Thursday due to complications related to Alzheimer’s disease. His departure marks the end of an era in the music industry, where he was celebrated not only for his melodious voice but also for his contributions alongside his wife, Eydie Gormé, as part of their famous duo.

David Lawrence, Steve's son, shared a heartfelt tribute to his father, reflecting on the personal and professional legacy he leaves behind. “My Dad was an inspiration to so many people. But, to me, he was just this charming, handsome, hysterically funny guy who sang a lot,” David said.

David further reminisced about his father's performances, sometimes solo and other times with his equally talented wife, expressing his fortune in having Steve as a father and his pride in being his son. David hopes that his father's contributions to entertainment will be remembered for years to come, highlighting the lasting impact Steve Lawrence has made on the industry.

Steve bravely shared his Alzheimer's diagnosis with the public in 2019, through a letter released by his spokesman, Howard Bragman. In it, he expressed his intention to live openly with the disease, stating, “I have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, and it’s in the early stages."

Then 83, Steve felt grateful to have had his Alzheimer's detected early on. He was immediately treated for the condition and continued living his life as normally as possible, surrounded by family and friends.

Amidst his health battle, Steve disclosed that he did not want anyone to pity him because he feels grateful still to be surrounded by amazing people.

"With my beloved Eydie, I had one of the great loves of all time; my career has always been there for me as a source of joy and fulfillment; and you, my fans, have shown immeasurable love and support in ways I only could have imagined," he added.

Born in Brooklyn, Steve embarked on his musical career at a young age, first catching public attention by winning Arthur Godfrey’s Talent Scouts competition at 16. He made his name known in the '50s as the vocal soloist with The United States Army Band Perishing’s Own.

However, it wasn't until he met his wife that his music career blossomed into the duo, Steve and Eydie. When he met Eydie Gormé their connection sparked not only a lifelong romance but a musical partnership that would leave an indelible mark on the entertainment industry.

As he recalled, Steve fell in love with Eydie as soon as their eyes locked, and more so when he heard her beautiful voice. The duo, known for their hits like “We Got Us” and “This Could Be the Start of Something Big,” enjoyed success both together and individually.

Steve once shared in an interview that “Moonlight in Vermont” was his favorite song, a preference he disclosed during a conversation with Frank Sinatra. He admired the song for being uniquely non-rhyming in the landscape of American popular music.

Besides his career with his wife, Steve made notable strides in Broadway, TV appearances, and a solo music career. He is most known for his releases, including "Great Expectations" and "Nobody." He also starred in "The Blues Brothers" and "Blues Brothers 2000," and appeared on shows such as “The Carol Burnett Show,” “The Nanny,” and “Two and a Half Men,” among others.

His album “When You Come Back to Me Again,” released in 2014 as a tribute to his late wife, showcased the depth of their personal and professional bond, affirming their inseparable connection. Steve Lawrence's legacy is carried on by his son David, daughter-in-law Faye, granddaughter Mabel, brother Bernie, and several nieces and nephews. The loss of his son Michael in 1986 is a poignant part of his family's history.

Alzheimer's is definitely a terrifying and life-altering illness. Actress Joanne Woodward also experienced the same and even lost her memories due to the condition.

Joanne Woodward, once a beacon of Hollywood's golden era alongside her husband, Paul Newman, is now facing the twilight of her life in the shadows of Alzheimer's disease.

As time marched on, the light of Woodward's vibrant memories began to dim, overshadowed by the encroaching darkness of Alzheimer's disease. The condition, relentless in its progression, has been erasing the cherished moments she shared with Newman and their children, leaving her with mere fragments of a once radiant life.

The diagnosis, which became apparent after Newman's passing in 2008, has since spiraled, transforming Woodward into a shell of her former self, reliant on full-time care and struggling to recognize the faces of her own kin.

Woodward’s diagnosis came nine days before Newman’s terminal cancer diagnosis. The following year, on September 26, 2008, Newman died at age 83.

“She barely speaks anymore and hardly ever recognizes her own daughters or grandchildren. It’s heartbreaking to see her this way,” a family insider lamented.

Her condition has since progressed, requiring round-the-clock care and leaving her with limited recognition of her loved ones. “Her health is deteriorating rapidly. Joanne will occasionally say she used to be married to someone handsome, but that’s it. She doesn’t even remember the love of her life,” a family insider said in 2015.