Bill Withers, who wrote and sang a string of soulful songs in the 1970s that have stood the test of time - including Lean On Me, Lovely Day and Ain't No Sunshine - has died from heart complications his family said in a statement. He was 81.

The three-time Grammy Award winner, who withdrew from making music in the mid-1980s, died on Monday in Los Angeles, the statement said.
His death comes as the public has drawn inspiration from his music during the coronavirus pandemic, with health care workers, choirs, artists and more posting their own renditions on Lean On Me to help get through the difficult times.

'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.'

Withers' songs during his brief career have become the soundtracks of countless engagements, weddings and backyard parties. They have powerful melodies and perfect grooves melded with a smooth voice that conveys honesty and complex emotions without vocal acrobatics.
May his soul rest in peace .
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-8184937/amp/Lean-On-Me-Lovely-Day-singer-Bill-Withers-dies-81.html

Here is a video of one his Live Performance:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Io6HwRadjU4


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RIP.

RIP

Rest well sir

We didnt no him hia in Awada.
RIP pericoma& chief osita osadebe.

Still playing 'lean on me' till date
RIP Great Man

"Lean on me,when you are not strong
I'll be your friend
I'll help you carry on
For....
It won't be long,
Till am gonna need,somebody to lean on
You just call on me brother when you nid a hand
We all need somebody to lean on"
Rest in peace icon
Bill Withers, greatest song writer ever,lyrics so simple but deep with meaning and message
In this trying period all over the world,we all need to lean on one another,help each other,help your neighbour,make peace with your friends ,call your mama,tell her sorry for all the pains you've put her through

RIP Sir. You did well.

RIPP sir