Hank Locklin: Country Singer of Please Help Me, I'm Falling Dies at 91

Hank Locklin was an American country singer and songwriter. Born Lawrence Hankins Locklin on February 15, 1918, in McLellan, Florida, he learned to play guitar while recovering from a school bus accident as a child.

He had about 70 chart singles over his career, including two No. 1 country hits. His signature song "Please Help Me, I'm Falling" topped the country chart in 1960 and crossed into the pop charts. He was a member of the Grand Ole Opry for nearly 50 years.

Locklin was married to Willa Jean Murphy and then Anita Crooks, and he had six children. He was named the honorary mayor of McLellan, Florida. He died at his home in Brewton, Alabama, on March 8, 2009, at age 91.

Achievements: Grand Ole Opry member for almost five decades, hit "Please Help Me, I'm Falling."

Birth: February 15, 1918 - McLellan, Florida.

Profession: Singer and songwriter.

Interesting Facts: He was called the Mayor of McLellan.