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‘Lean On Me,’ ‘Ain’t No Sunshine’ Singer-Songwriter Bill Withers Passes Away At Age 81

Kiss FM Detroit April 3rd, 2020
CLEVELAND, OH - APRIL 18: Inductee Bill Withers (L) and John Legend perform onstage during the 30th Annual Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at Public Hall on April 18, 2015 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

We are saddened to report of the passing of legendary singer-songwriter, Bill Withers…

Music legend, Bill Withers, has passed away due to heart complications. He was 81 years old, his family confirmed on Friday.

Withers was a three-time Grammy Award winner and gave us great songs like Lean On Me, Ain’t No Sunshine, Use Me and Lovely Day…

SEATTLE, WA – MAY 16: Recording artist Bill Withers throws out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the game between the Seattle Mariners and the Boston Red Sox at Safeco Field on May 16, 2015 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Our condolences go out to his family, friends and fans. Rest In Paradise, Mr. Withers.

30th Annual Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony - Show

CLEVELAND, OH – APRIL 18: Stevie Wonder, Bill Withers, and John Legend perform onstage during the 30th Annual Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at Public Hall on April 18, 2015 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

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