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03 Apr 20
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Soul singer Bill Withers, famous for a number of timeless classics such as Lean On Me and Ain't No Sunshine, has died aged 81.
The three-time Grammy winner, who withdrew from making music in the mid-1980s, died from heart complications, his family said.
His death comes as people across the world have drawn inspiration from his music during the coronavirus pandemic, with healthcare workers, choirs, artists and more sharing their own renditions of Lean On Me to help get through the difficult times.
In a statement, his family said: "We are devastated by the loss of our beloved, devoted husband and father.
"A solitary man with a heart driven to connect to the world at large, with his poetry and music, he spoke honestly to people and connected them to each other.
"As private a life as he lived close to intimate family and friends, his music forever belongs to the world. In this difficult time, we pray his music offers comfort and entertainment as fans hold tight to loved ones."
Withers was the man behind a number of classic hits, including Lovely Day and Just The Two Of Us.
Lean On Me, an ode to the power of friendship, was performed at the inaugurations of both Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, and, along with Ain't No Sunshine, is among Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
He grew up in Slab Fork, West Virginia, and did not begin his professional music career until he was in his early thirties.
Withers is survived by his wife, Marcia, and children, Todd and Kori.
The three-time Grammy winner, who withdrew from making music in the mid-1980s, died from heart complications, his family said.
His death comes as people across the world have drawn inspiration from his music during the coronavirus pandemic, with healthcare workers, choirs, artists and more sharing their own renditions of Lean On Me to help get through the difficult times.
In a statement, his family said: "We are devastated by the loss of our beloved, devoted husband and father.
"A solitary man with a heart driven to connect to the world at large, with his poetry and music, he spoke honestly to people and connected them to each other.
"As private a life as he lived close to intimate family and friends, his music forever belongs to the world. In this difficult time, we pray his music offers comfort and entertainment as fans hold tight to loved ones."
Withers was the man behind a number of classic hits, including Lovely Day and Just The Two Of Us.
Lean On Me, an ode to the power of friendship, was performed at the inaugurations of both Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, and, along with Ain't No Sunshine, is among Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
He grew up in Slab Fork, West Virginia, and did not begin his professional music career until he was in his early thirties.
Withers is survived by his wife, Marcia, and children, Todd and Kori.
RIP..
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