Frank Sinatra Jr Dies

Frank Sinatra‘s son, Frank Sinatra Jr., has died, his family has announced. He was 72.

Sinatra Jr, who was also a singer, carried on with his famous dad’s legacy with his own music career.

The Sinatra family said in a statement to The Associated Press that Sinatra died unexpectedly Wednesday of cardiac arrest while on tour in Daytona Beach, Florida.The statement said the family mourns the untimely passing of their son, brother, father and uncle. No other details were provided. Kidnapped and held for ransom when he was 19, Sinatra Jr. had already followed his dad into the music business by then. He eventually worked for his father as his musical director and conductor. He performed the National Anthem at a New York Yankees game last year. h/t abcnews

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Sinatra’s family and friends at this difficult time.