Ronnie Dyson passed away on November 10, 1990, due to heart failure.
Ronnie Dyson was an American singer and actor who first rose to fame when he led the Broadway production of “Hair” with the song “Aquarius.” Born on June 5, 1950, in Washington, D.C., Dyson’s career took off in the late 1960s. His most famous hit single, “Why Can’t I Touch You?,” reached the charts in 1970 and solidified his place in the soul and R&B genres.
Throughout the 1970s, Dyson continued to release albums and singles, with songs like “(If You Let Me Make Love To You Then) Why Can’t I Touch You?” and “The More You Do It (The More I Like It Done to Me)” being among his most popular. Despite his success, Dyson’s career was relatively short-lived. He struggled with heart issues for some time, and at the age of 40, he succumbed to heart failure. His untimely death cut short a promising career in music and left his fans mourning the loss of a talented artist. Ronnie Dyson’s contributions to music, however, continue to be remembered and celebrated by those who appreciate his work.