Bill Withers Dead at 81: John Legend, Lenny Kravitz and More Stars Pay Tribute

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The world is mourning the death of legendary soul singer Bill Withers, who died from heart complications. He was 81 years old.Best known for his enduring hits like «Ain't No Sunshine» and «Lean on Me,» Withers won three GRAMMYs over the course of his career, and was also inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame by Stevie Wonder in 2015.

He is survived by his wife, Marcia, and children, Todd and Kori.Plenty of music greats paid tribute to Withers on Friday on social media, including John Legend, who said the late singer was his «inspiration.»«Mourning the loss of my friend and inspiration, Bill Withers,» he tweeted. «He was such an incredible songwriter and storyteller.