Soul singer Bill Withers has died, aged 81

Publish Date: Saturday, 4 April 2020, 8:25AM

The man who brought us soul classics like Aint No Sunshine, Lovely Day, Lean On Me and many others has died.

Bill Withers died Monday in Los Angeles of heart complications, according to his family.

"We are devastated by the loss of our beloved, devoted husband and father. 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." His family said in a statement.

Tributes for Withers have been flooding in from many names in the music industry.

Rest in power Bill Withers. Your voice, songs, and total expression gave us love, hope, and strength. My soul always has & always will be full of your music. Your humility displayed & depth of your power as you carried us all to a better place. You're still & always will be Bill. pic.twitter.com/mkpcSBfuZv
— Lenny Kravitz (@LennyKravitz) April 3, 2020

I’m very sad to hear about Bill Withers passing. Bill was a “songwriter’s songwriter” and wrote so many great songs like “Ain’t No Sunshine” and “Lean On Me.” A real loss. Love & Mercy to Bill’s family. – Brian pic.twitter.com/dUGAre6Bjt
— Brian Wilson (@BrianWilsonLive) April 3, 2020

He is survived by his wife, Marcia, and children, Todd and Kori.

Rest in Peace Bill.

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