Bill Withers has died today at the age of 81. The legendary American singer, who was most famous for hits Ain't No Sunshine, Lovely Day, Just The Two Of Us and Lean On Me, has passed away.
He was suffering from a heart condition, according to local reports. A statement from 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.
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