Rock & Roll Legend Little Richard Dead At 87
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perezhilton.comLittle Richard, widely considered a founding father of rock ‘n’ roll and known for his electric stage presence and musical skill, has sadly passed away at the age of 87.
The musician’s son, Danny Jones Penniman, first confirmed the news to Rolling Stone, noting the star died in his Nashville home on Saturday and said the cause of death was unknown.
However, the singer’s agent of 40 years, Dick Alen, tells People that Richard had been secretly battling bone cancer for years before it ultimately took his life. Related: Country Singer Cady Groves Dead At 30 Alen’s official statement to the outlet reads: The artist was born Richard Wayne Penniman in 1932 and landed his first record deal with RCA in 1951.
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