Ricci Martin, Son of Dean Martin, Dead at 62

Ricci Martin — musician, entertainer and youngest son of show biz legend Dean Martin — was [...]

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Ricci Martin — musician, entertainer and youngest son of show biz legend Dean Martin — was found dead at his Utah home, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed.

The cause of death hasn't been determined, family members said. Martin was 62.

Recently, Martin had been performing in a touring tribute show to his famous father. In the 1970s, he released the single "Stop, Look Around" and album Beached, collaborating with Carl Wilson of The Beach Boys.

He performed at the MGM Grand hotel in Las Vegas and other venues in the 1990s with Desi Arnaz Jr.

The late star also authored a 2002 book, That's Amore, about growing up in Beverly Hills, as part of a large and colorful family.

He was born on Sept. 20, 1953. Divorced, he is survived by three daughters, Pepper, Montana and Rio; mother, Jeanne Martin; older brother, Craig, and four sisters, Gail, Deana, Gina and Sasha.

Article originally appeared on Womanista.com

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