Chuck Negron, lead singer of Three Dog Night and "Joy to the World," died at 83 from heart and lung complications. Chuck Negron, cantante de Three Dog Night y "Joy to the World", murió a los 83 años por complicaciones cardíacas y pulmonares.

Chuck Negron, the lead singer of Three Dog Night and voice behind "Joy to the World," died at 83 in Studio City, Los Angeles, on February 2, 2026, due to complications from heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Chuck Negron, el cantante principal de Three Dog Night y la voz detrás de "Joy to the World", murió a los 83 años en Studio City, Los Ángeles, el 2 de febrero de 2026, debido a complicaciones de insuficiencia cardíaca y enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica. A founding member of the band formed in 1967 with Danny Hutton and Cory Wells, Negron helped deliver chart-topping hits like "One," "Black and White," and "Mama Told Me (Not to Come)." Miembro fundador de la banda formada en 1967 con Danny Hutton y Cory Wells, Negron ayudó a lanzar éxitos como "One", "Black and White" y "Mama Told Me (Not to Come)". His career was marked by struggles with drug addiction, leading to his departure in 1985, but he achieved sobriety in 1991 and released seven solo albums. Su carrera estuvo marcada por luchas con la adicción a las drogas, que lo llevaron a su salida en 1985, pero logró la sobriedad en 1991 y lanzó siete álbumes en solitario. He authored the memoir "Three Dog Nightmare" and remained active in music until his final years, despite long-term health challenges. Fue autor de las memorias "Three Dog Nightmare" y permaneció activo en la música hasta sus últimos años, a pesar de los problemas de salud a largo plazo. He is survived by his wife Ami Albea Negron, five children, and stepson Berry Oakley Jr. Le sobreviven su esposa Ami Albea Negron, cinco hijos, y su hijastro Berry Oakley Jr.