NewsChannel5.com | Nashville News, Weather & SportsSinger-Songwriter Billy Strange Passes Away At 81

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A legendary singer-songwriter who worked with Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, and the Beach Boys has passed away.

Billy Strange died in Nashville Wednesday at the age of 81. His cause of death was not released.

Strange is a member of the Musicians Hall Of Fame, and composed Nancy Sinatra's famous hit, "These Boots Are Made For Walking".

He teamed up with Mac Davis to write several hit songs for Elvis Presley including "A Little Less Conversation", as well as the theme from Charro!, and "Memories".

One of Strange's neighbors said he will be dearly missed.

Funeral arrangements were unknown.