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Roger Whittaker, an avuncular singer-songwriter whose soothing baritone, virtuosic whistling and gentle interpretations of pop standards earned him an international following for more than four decades, died Sept. 12 at

Whittaker - who sold almost 50 million records during his career - retired with his wife Natalie in France in 2012.

Popular folk singer and whistler best known for his 1969 hit Durham Town (the Leavin’)

The British singer was beloved by fans who enjoyed his German-language songs. "The Last Farewell" was the song that found Whittaker fans in the U.S.

His most famous songs include The Last Farewell, New World in the Morning, Durham Town and Expert Whistling

Roger Whittaker was best known for his hit 1969 track "Durham Town." The musician was also praised for his whistling and guitar skills.

The British singer's ballads and folk songs caught the sentiments of perfect summer days and last farewells.

Folk singersongwriter Roger Whittaker has died at the age of 87.

The multi-lingual musician was known for his whistling and cultivated a passionate fanbase in Germany over the course of his career after performing there in 1976.

Folk singer Roger Whittaker has died at age 87. He was known for songs like "Durham Town" and "The Last Farewell."