Julius La Rosa, a pop crooner known for hits including "Eh, Cumpari," and whose firing live on the air by TV host Arthur Godfrey in 1953 overshadowed his successes that followed, died May 12 at his home in Crivitz, Wis. He was 86.

His death was confirmed by his daughter, Maria Smith. No cause was reported. Mr. La Rosa was in the Navy when Godfrey heard him sing and invited him to appear on his CBS TV show. After his discharge, Mr. La Rosa became a star of Godfrey's show from 1951 to 1953, recording several hits including "Eh, Cumpari."

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