On this day in 1990, rock and roll singer Del Shannon, best known for his 1961 hit “Runaway,” was found dead at his home in Sand Canyon at the age of 55. Born Charles Weedon Westover in Coopersville, Michigan, on Dec. 30, 1934, the artist known popularly as Del Shannon rose to international fame in ... The post Today In SCV History: February 8, 1990 – Del Shannon Commits Suicide In Sand Canyon Home appeared first on KHTS Radio. ...read more read less