R&B Singer Clarence 'Frogman' Henry Dead at 87 After Reported Surgery Complications

Clarence "Frogman" Henry, who was famous for his track "Ain't Got No Home," has died. He was 87.

Multiple news outlets cited people close to Henry and sources who confirmed the musician's untimely death. He was supposed to perform at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, which will happen from April 25 to May 5, before his passing.

Clarence "Frogman" Henry Dead at 87

In the obituary posted by The Washington Post, the outlet cited the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation's announcement regarding Henry's death on Sunday, April 7.

"It is with profound sadness that we share the news of Clarence "Frogman" Henry's passing. A beloved icon of New Orleans music, he passed away at the age of 87 on Sunday night, surrounded by friends and family," the Facebook statement read.

The foundation added, "Frogman's absence at the upcoming 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival will be deeply felt, as he was scheduled to grace the stage on local's Thursday with the New Orleans Classic Recording Revue. Rest in peace, Frogman."

Henry's cause of death remains unconfirmed, but Nola.com received a notice from one of his daughters saying he passed away from complications following a back surgery at University Medical Center.

Tributes poured following the saddening news, with Henry's fans and colleagues remembering his life and legacy through online posts.

His family has yet to confirm the funeral arrangement details, but it is reportedly pending at the Murray Henderson Funeral Home.

Clarence "Frogman" Henry's Career Explored

Henry launched his career with "Ain't Got No Home," which ranked third on the national R&B charts and made it to the Top 10 on the national pop charts.

He continued his journey in the music industry by joining The Beatles on the band's U.S. tour.

"I saw things with the Beatles that I had never seen before on tour," Henry told OffBeat in 2004. "Doctors and nurses and ambulances all around at every show. A lot of towns put us out, we'd get in there and they'd get us out of there. We'd play, but after we finished, that was it: get to the plane and get to the next city."

Although he stepped out of the spotlight as his national fame faded, he remained a massive part of the Jazz & Heritage Festival in the years leading to his death.