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'Lean on Me' soul legend Bill Withers passes away at 81 in Los Angeles

The Grammy-winning artist succumbed to heart complications, according to his family

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Bill Withers speaks during the 2015 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Cleveland, Ohio April 18, 2015. Photo: Reuters

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2 min read Last Updated : Apr 04 2020 | 7:10 AM IST

Bill Withers, the legendary performer who defined 1970s soul with timeless hits like "Ain't No Sunshine" and "Lean on Me" has died, his family said in a statement. He was 81 years old.

The Grammy-winning artist succumbed to heart complications, according to his family, which said it was "devastated" over the loss.

"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," they said.

"In this difficult time, we pray his music offers comfort and entertainment as fans hold tight to loved ones."

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