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Billy Paul Dies

Billy Paul, most known for his hit song “Me and Mrs. Jones” passed away on Sunday after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. According to The Associated Press, Paul, whose career spanned for more than 60 years, died at his home in Blackwood, New Jersey. Known by his beard and large glasses, Paul was one of many singers who found success with the writing and producing team of Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff, whose Philadelphia International Records also released music by the O’Jays, Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes, and Lou Rawls.
Billy Paul, whose smooth voice and impeccable phrasing made "Me and Mrs. Jones" into a classic. A Philadelphia native whose name at birth was Paul Williams, the singer had reportedly suffered from cancer.
Paul's manager, Beverly Gay, tells NBC10 in Philadelphia that the singer died Sunday morning. He had recently been diagnosed with cancer and was hospitalized last week, Gay says. She says Paul died at his home in Blackwood, N.J., southeast of Philadelphia.



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