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

After scoring hits including 'He Will Break Your Heart' and 'Make It Easy on Yourself,' the singer went on to a second life in Chicago politics.

Jerry "The Iceman" Butler died February 20 at 85. A Rock Hall of Fame inductee with The Impressions, he had a successful solo career and later entered politics.

Jerry Butler, the beloved Chicago soul singer, producer and, later, politician who began his career in the late 1950 singing alongside childhood friend Curtis Mayfield in the Impressions, has died at 85.

Jerry Butler has died at the age of 85. Butler was the original lead singer of the Impressions before embarking on a successful solo career.

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.

Jerry Butler, best known as the lead singer of the Impressions, dies at age 85 after suffering from Parkinson’s disease. The R&B singer died from natural causes at his home in Chicago on Thursday, February 20. Butler, who was nicknamed The Iceman, had a string of hits with the Impressions, including Keep On Pushing, I’m So Proud, and Amen.

Chicago soul giant Jerry Butler, a singer with Curtis Mayfield's Impressions and a Windy City politician, has died. He was 85.

With his resounding baritone and courtly manner, he led the Impressions before beginning a solo career, recording songs like “Only the Strong Survive.”