Toussaint, 77, died of a heart attack November 10th following a performance in Madrid, Spain. Fred Dean (1952–2020), Pro Football Hall of Famer... Rhonda Fleming (1923 – 2020), star of Hollywood’s Golden Age, Fred Dean (1952–2020), Pro Football Hall of Famer with Chargers and 49ers, John Russell (1920–2020), oldest living Olympic medalist. You have permission to edit this article. Toussaint, 77, died of a heart attack November 10th following a performance in Madrid, Spain. His performing career, anchored by his vocals and piano playing, was almost a footnote to a lifetime of writing and improving songs made famous by others. Legacy produces award-winning original content ranging from national news obituaries to features and FAQs on a wide variety of life-and-death topics. Advocate staff photo by ELIOT KAMENITZ--Crowds surround the hearse bearing the coffin of legendary musician Allen Toussaint after it leaves the Orpheum Theatre after the funeral service in New Orleans, La. Advocate photo by ERIKA GOLDRING -- Elvis Costello speaks at Allen Toussaint's memorial service at the Orpheum Theater on Friday, November 20, 2015, in New Orleans, LA. Benny Spellman recorded a 1962 two-sided single featuring “Lipstick Traces (On a Cigarette)” and “Fortune Teller,” both by Toussaint. Photo by Noé Cugny One of the most famous of Allen Toussaint’s interpreters became a collaborator: Elvis Costello , a fan of Toussaint’s who met the man backstage at a marquee Katrina benefit in New York City in the first weeks after the storm. Advocate staff photo by MATTHEW HINTON--Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Elvis Costello sings with fellow Hall Inductee Allen Toussaint during the "A Tribute to Toussaint" at Harrah's Casino on April 30, 2013. An Elderly Fashionista At Allen Toussaint's Funeral People sobbed hysterically. Trombone Shorty is on the left playing and Rocking Dopsie, Jr. is to the left of the mayor. Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015. After his death, social media was flooded with testimonials about “Toussaint moments.”, Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. Advocate photo by ERIKA GOLDRING -- Legendary musician Allen Toussaint's funeral service takes place at the Orpheum Theater on Friday, November 20, 2015, in New Orleans, LA. Get weekly celebrity death news delivered to your inbox. Advocate photo by ERIKA GOLDRING -- Legendary musician Allen Toussaint's funeral service takes place at the Orpheum Theater on Friday, November 20, 2015, in New Orleans, LA. Advocate staff photo by MATTHEW HINTON--Flowers have been placed at the feet of a statue of Allen Toussaint in New Orleans Musical Legends Park on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, La. FILE- In this file photo dated Wednesday, July 10, 2013, US President Barack Obama welcomes Allen Toussaint to award him the 2012 National Medal of Arts for his contributions as a composer, producer, and performer, during a ceremony in the East Room of White House in Washington. Advocate staff photo by ELIOT KAMENITZ --Dr. John and Preservation Hal's Ben Jaffe outside the Orpheum during the Allen Toussaint' memorial Friday. Friday, Nov. 20, 2015. 1 hit in 1961 with Toussaint’s “Mother-in-Law.” Toussaint himself performed on the song as well, playing the piano solo. In 1974, an amazing six different versions of his “Play Something Sweet (Brickyard Blues)” were recorded, including the hit single by Three Dog Night. Funeral services for songwriter, producer, pianist and singer Allen Toussaint will be Friday at the Orpheum Theatre.A public visitation will be 8 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at Friday, Nov. 20, 2015. The concert benefited New Orleans Artists Against Hunger and Homelessness (NOAAHH), which Toussaint helped found. Advocate staff photo by ELIOT KAMENITZ -- Elvis Costello arrives at the Orpheum Theatre for the memorial to Allen Toussaint. Funeral services for songwriter, producer, pianist and singer Allen Toussaint will be Friday at the Orpheum Theatre. Advocate staff photo by MATTHEW HINTON--Jessica Singletary ministry assistant for Edgewater Baptist Church spells out a sign in support of the family of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Allen Toussaint near his home in New Orleans, La. Lee Dorsey frequently worked with Toussaint, both recording his compositions and tapping Toussaint as the producer for his records. Glen Campbell brought Toussaint to country music fans in 1976 when he recorded “Southern Nights.” Joe Cocker recorded “Fun Time,” while Rufus took on Toussaint’s “Keep It Together (Declaration of Love).”. Among the best-known songs with Toussaint’s stamp on them are two that he produced but did not write. Toussaint died will on tour in Spain at 77 Monday.