King Cool: Donnie Iris dies at 83
For more than six decades, Donnie Iris has been the region's favorite rock star. He died Oct. 26, 2026, at 83. Donnie Iris, known as King Cool and a living legend in western Pennsylvania, has died at 83 after a three-year battle with bladder cancer. Iris, who retired earlier this month, was known for his hits in the 1970s and '80s, including "The Rapper" with the Jaggerz and "Ah! Leah!" and "Love is Like a Rock." His final performance was at the grand opening of Citizens Live at The Wylie, Pittsburgh's newest concert venue. Iris was enshrined as a Pittsburgh Rock 'N Roll Legend in 2015.
Publicado : hace 4 horas por Patrick O'Shea, Beaver County Times en Entertainment
To Pittsburgh area residents, he was just "Donnie," no other name needed. He was a living legend in western Pennsylvania.
Donnie Iris, an Ellwood City native also known as King Cool and one of the mo... [1198 symbols]
Temas: In Memoriam, Music
