Chuck Negron, an American singer-songwriter best known as a founding member and lead vocalist of the rock band Three Dog Night, died on February 2, 2026, of heart failure and COPD in Studio City, Los Angeles, California.
Born Charles Negron II in Manhattan, New York City, on June 8, 1942, he was active as a singer-songwriter from 1960 to 2020. His work spanned pop rock, soft rock, and blue-eyed soul, and he was formerly of Three Dog Night.
Charles Negron II (June 8, 1942 – February 2, 2026) was an American singer-songwriter. He was best known as a founding member and lead vocalist of the rock band Three Dog Night. He died of heart failure and COPD in Studio City Los Angeles California.