The hugely influential singer-songwriter Little Richard has died, according to reports in the US. His son confirmed the news to Rolling Stone magazine, but the cause of death is not clear.
The rock star, famous for hits like Tutti Frutti, Good Golly Miss Molly and Long Tall Sally, was 87 years old. Little Richard was widely considered one of the founding fathers of rock 'n' roll.
The US performer's songs were covered by major artists, including The Beatles, the Everly Brothers, Elvis Presley, and The Kinks. A number of people have taken to Twitter to pay tribute to the rock star.
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