Legendary singer-songwriter, Bill Withers died from heart complications at the age of 81.
Withers had several major hits including “Lean on Me,” “Ain’t No Sunshine,” “Use Me,” “Just the Two of Us,” and more. He was a 3-time Grammy winner and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2015.
Bill Withers died on Monday, March 30, 2020. His family confirmed his death.
“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,” the family statement read. “As private a life as he lived close to intimate family and friends, his music forever belongs to the world. In this difficult time, we pray his music offers comfort and entertainment as fans hold tight to loved ones.”
