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Three Dog Night Star Chuck Negron Dies at 83
3 Feb
Summary
- Lead vocalist of Three Dog Night, Chuck Negron, died on February 2, 2026.
- Complications from heart failure and COPD were cited as his cause of death.
- Negron was a strong advocate for sobriety after overcoming addiction.
Chuck Negron, a defining voice of the late 1960s and early 1970s and a founding member of Three Dog Night, died on February 2, 2026. He was 83 years old and passed away at his home in Studio City, Los Angeles. His publicist confirmed the news, stating he died peacefully surrounded by family.
Negron's cause of death was complications stemming from heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a condition he had managed for years. He was open about his health struggles, even using modified glasses to deliver oxygen during performances to avoid a visible mask.
Beyond his musical legacy, Negron was a prominent advocate for sobriety. He successfully overcame a decade-long heroin addiction in the early 1990s and detailed his arduous recovery in his 1999 autobiography, "Three Dog Nightmare." This candid account offered hope to many struggling with addiction.
