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Otis Redding gets posthumous star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

By Karen Butler,

9 hours ago

Oct. 5 (UPI) -- Singer-songwriter Otis Redding was given a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Friday.

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1Vptwn_0vvWfOg400 — A photo of singer/songwriter Otis Redding lies on his star during a posthumous unveiling ceremony honoring the late entertainer with the 2,791st star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

"The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is honored to dedicate a star to the legendary Otis Redding, whose music continues to inspire generations," Ana Martinez, producer of the Walk of Fame ceremonies, said in a statement.

The music icon's widow Zelma, daughter Karla, son Dexter, rapper Killer Mike and music producer Jimmy Jam attended the star dedication .

The Georgia-born Grammy winner is known for his 1960s hits "(Sittin' On) the Dock of the Bay," "I've Been Loving You Too Long," "Respect," and "Try a Little Tenderness."

He died at the age of 26 in a private plane crash in Wisconsin in 1967.

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2nVNbV_0vvWfOg400 — Zelma Redding (L) and Karla Redding-Andrews, wife and sister of the late singer/songwriter Otis Redding, participate in a posthumous unveiling ceremony honoring the late entertainer on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

Redding was posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

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Janice Rowson

1h ago

Regards and Respect

poochie

2h ago

So happy for this family!! It’s been too long in coming!! But I’m glad it’s finally here!

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