It's been a tough week for the entertainment world. First came the loss of "The Cosby Show's" Malcolm-Jamal Warner , followed by the "Prince of Darkness" Ozzy Osbourne , then WWE icon Hulk Hogan , and we just learned of flugelhorn legend Chuck Mangione .
Announced today, Mangione passed away peacefully at age 84 in his Rochester, New York, home on July 22, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of smooth jazz and a surprising connection to one of television's most beloved sitcoms. If you're a devoted " Friends " fan, you might recall the subtle nods to Mangione in seasons three and four.
Born in 1940, Mangione rose to fame in the 1970s with his Grammy-winning instrumental hit "Feels So Good," a breezy, feel-good tune that topped the charts and became a soft jazz classic. But for "Frie