Singer-actor (& father of Bonnie) John Raitt, 88
Posted: Sunday, February 20th, 2005 11:21 pmJohn Raitt, 88, one of the enduring stars of the American musical stage whose powerful presence and rich baritone first dazzled Broadway 60 years ago in “Carousel,” died of pneumonia yesterday in Pacific Palisades, Calif.
Mr. Raitt also was known as the father of singer Bonnie Raitt and for his roles in “The Pajama Game,” both on Broadway and on the screen, opposite Doris Day. …
Mr. Raitt was born in Santa Ana, Calif., the son of a YMCA secretary. … Read full obituary
