Four Seasons star Tommy DeVito dies aged 92 after COVID-19 battle

23 September 2020, 10:40

Tommy DeVito, a founding member of The Four Seasons, has died at the age of 92 after he was diagnosed with COVID-19.

The singer passed away in Las Vegas on Monday night (September 21), his reps confirmed.

Tommy DeVito formed a group with Frankie Valli in 1956, before becoming the Four Seasons in 1960 alongside Bob Gaudio and Nick Massi.

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They soon became one of America’s biggest groups, with hits such as ‘Sherry’, ‘Oh What A Night’ and ‘Big Girls Don’t Cry’.

The group's story was later turned into a hit musical Jersey Boys, which was adapted into a film by Clint Eastwood in 2014.

Gaudio and Valli wrote online: “It is with great sadness that we report that Tommy DeVito, a founding member of The Four Seasons, has passed.

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“We send our love to his family during this most difficult time. He will be missed by all who loved him.”

His friend Alfredo Nittoli also posted on Facebook: “My dear friend Tommy passed away in Las Vegas at 9:45 last night. With deep regret I am writing this sitting in his living room. I was informed by his daughter Darcel there will be a service in New Jersey.”

DeVito was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990, alongside the other Four Seasons members.