Jerry Fuller dead at 85: Songwriter who penned hits Travelin' Man and Young Girl passed away from lung cancer complications

Legendary songwriter and shaper Jerry Fuller has died distant astatine nan property of 85.

Fuller died Thursday astatine his location successful Sherman Oaks pursuing complications from lung cancer, his publicist Bobbi Marcus told The Hollywood Reporter. 

His hits see 'Travelin' Man,' for Ricky Nelson, 'Young Girl,' for Gary Puckett, 'Show and Tell,' for Al Wilson and 'Little Green Apples' for O.C. Smith.  

Following his decease Puckett shared successful a statement, 'What tin I opportunity astir a feline whose imagination defined my philharmonic personality and destiny. What tin ANYONE opportunity astir a man who gave SO overmuch to SO galore done his talents and efforts successful nan world of music.'

'Thank you, Jerry! The world was a amended spot pinch you successful it.' 

Fuller's collaboration pinch Puckett began pinch nan million-selling 'Woman, Woman' successful 1967.

He went connected to constitute and nutrient 3 much chart-topping hits for nan band, including nan iconic 'Young Girl,' propelling them to outsell The Beatles successful 1968.