Whatever Happened to Ted Williams, the Man With the ‘Golden Voice?’

By Chris Ariens 

Remember Ted Williams, the Ohio man who was plucked out of obscurity, and homelessness, after displaying his rich baritone voice?

Well, NBC News caught up with Williams as part of their #ShareKindness project.

The Columbus Dispatch first profiled Williams in 2011. A YouTube video that revealed a talented but down-on-his luck Williams went viral. A booking battle on the network morning shows followed, as did offers of voice-over work, and a book deal. But Williams’ story has taken some unfortunate turns as NBC’s Kevin Tibbles realized:

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