He was 76 - 2 years ago at the time of his death. Born and raised in Louisville Kentucky. And long ago really did escape from the Jefferson county jail. climbed out the 4th story window with 7 others and the last to be caught I think two years later. He turned his life around and helped many people dinner up. Had a foundation named for his mother and had a concert to raise money for the half way house headlined but Willy Nelson and BJ Thomas. He mentor celebrities and no name junkies alike. He was a good friend.