Jerry Butler, the original lead singer of the Impressions, R&B hit-maker and Chicago politician, has died at the age of 85.

Impressions singer and Chicago politician Jerry Butler has died at 85. A keystone artist, he had suffered from Parkinson’s disease.

Jerry "Ice Man" Butler, a politician, soul singer and former member of The Impressions, died Thursday at age 85.

Times, Butler died on Thursday, Feb. 20 after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, a family friend told the publication.

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