Frank Patterson
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Frank Patterson (October 5, 1938 - June 10, 2000) was a world-famous Irish tenor. He was known as "Ireland's Golden Tenor." His albums include the following: Ireland in Song; Ireland's Best Loved Ballads; I Can Almost See Ireland From Here; God Bless America: An Irish Salute; and, Sings Sacred Songs of Ireland. He sang hymns, ballads, and traditional songs, as well as a few popular songs such as My Heart Will Go On (Titanic), and The Wind Beneath My Wings. His sincere way of expressing emotion through song revealed dedication to his music, and to the people who listened to it.
He was born in Clonmel, County Tipperary. He appeared in small roles in the films Michael Collins and Joyce's The Dead.
He died of brain cancer at the age of 61.
