insert_link Classic Hits Bobby Rydell, Pop Idol and “Bye Bye Birdie” Star, Dies at 79 Bobby Rydell, the 1960s music and Hollywood legend, has just passed away. He was 79. Known for famous tracks like "Volare" and "Wild One," the heartthrob was fighting health issues over the last few months. A close source revealed that pneumonia ended up being the ultimate cause of his death. “Out of all the kids," radio legend Jerry Blavat said of Rydell as he announced his death just days before […] todayApril 6, 2022