Bobby Charles dies at 71

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Louisiana singer and songwriter Robert “Bobby” Charles Guidry passed away today. The author of “Walking to New Orleans” and “See You Later Alligator” had struggled with health problems for years. These included back problems and a fight with cancer that was in remission. The legendary recluse, who grew up in Abbeville, had resided in the Holly Beach area for years until Hurricane Rita in 2005.

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The legendary songwriter and singer Bobby Charles Guidry passed away Thursday at his home in Vermilion Parish.

Guidry was born in Abbeville on Feb. 21, 1938, and he grew up listening to Cajun music but discovered rock and roll as a teenager.

During that time, he wrote the song “See Ya Later, Alligator.”

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By Chris Rosa

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Swamp pop legend Robert "Bobby" Charles Guidry, who penned hits such as "Walking to New Orleans" and "See You Later Alligator," died Thursday after collapsing at his home near Abbeville.

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The rock'n'roll classics See You Later, Alligator and Walking to New Orleans are among the compositions of the Louisiana-born singer-songwriter Bobby Charles, who has died aged 71.

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