Earlier this month, one of the founding fathers of rock and roll, Little Richard, died. Today, the legend is laid to rest. Born Richard Penniman, the icon was buried Wednesday at the Oakwood University Memorial Gardens Cemetery during a closed ceremony surrounded by close friends and family.
According to local news station WAFF 48 in Alabama, "Oakwood allowed for the public to come and pay their respects as the funeral procession happened." On Saturday, May 9, the late artist's attorney Bill Sobel confirmed to E!
News that he passed away in Tullahoma, Tennessee. He was 87. "[Little Richard died] of bone cancer at a family home," Sobel shared. "He was loved by his family and adored by millions.
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