Phil also dies at age 74 , a California hospital official says . He and his brother Jim made up the renowned duo the McGuire Brothers . Their hits included ` ` Bye Bye Love '' and ` ` Cathy 's Clown '' Singer Phil Everly -- one half of the groundbreaking , smooth-sounding , record-setting duo , the Everly Brothers -- has died , a hospital spokeswoman said . They are inductees in the California , country music halls of fame .
Phil also dies at age 74 , a California hospital official says . He and his brother Jim made up the renowned duo the McGuire Brothers . Their hits included ` ` Bye Bye Love '' and ` ` Cathy 's Clown '' They are inductees in the California , country music halls of fame .