Died in prison
Little Willie John
Little Willie John was an R&B singer best known for first recording "Fever," and early hits such as "All Around The World" are still remembered. He died at the Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla on May 28, 1968, at age 30. Official records give a heart attack as the cause of death. Other accounts say he was beaten to death or died of neglect after developing pneumonia, and those claims are disputed.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness (disputed; neglect alleged). Official records give a heart attack as the cause, while other accounts say officers beat him to death or that staff neglected his pneumonia.
Reported by: official records; other accounts disputing the official cause.