The Grammy-nominated R&B and soul singer/songwriter, who became involved in local politics in Chicago later in life, reportedly had Parkinson's.

Jerry Butler, the soul singer-songwriter and hit maker known as the Iceman, died Thursday at his home in Chicago. He was 85. His assistant confirmed his death to The New York Times, sharing that Butler had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.

The music world is mourning the loss of Jerry “The Iceman” Butler, a legendary singer, songwriter, and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer who passed away on Thursday (02-20-25) at age 85. Butler, who had been battling Parkinson’s Disease in his final years,