In the golden age of American television and the early days of rock and roll, one young entertainer captivated millions. He grew up in front of the cameras, a fresh-faced boy whose talent and charm made him a household favorite. By his late teens, he was topping the charts, starring on a hit sitcom, and redefining what it meant to be a teen idol. Fans loved him for his smooth voice, his easy charisma, and his ability to connect across generations.
But fame came with its own struggles. Privately, he battled a lifelong fear of flying, a fear that haunted him throughout his touring years. That fear proved strangely prophetic in the 1980s, when a mysterious plane
