Famous musician Roy Orbison died from heart condition
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The Texan star performed hits such as Only The Lonely, California Blue, and End Of The Line. Characteristically dressed in black and dark shades, Roy was one of the founding fathers of rock 'n' roll. Yet, in December 1988, The Caruso of Rock (as he was nicknamed) died at the age of 52.
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The American artist had died from a heart attack while visiting his elderly mother, The New York Times reported.
Taken by ambulance to Hendersonville Hospital on December 6, 1988, Roy could not be revived and passed away just before midnight.
Nine years prior, The Big O – another moniker due to his operatic sound – had open-heart surgery in 1979.
To be specific, Roy had triple bypass surgery, which cardiologist Dr Jeffrey Lander verified is the "most common type of heart surgery for adults".
