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Inductee Bill Withers speaks on April 18, 2015 in Cleveland, Ohio.
The renowned soul singer Bill Withers died on Monday, March 30, at the age of 81. He was perhaps best known for his hits “Ain’t No Sunshine” and “Lean on Me.” Withers’ family announced his death in a statement. “We are devastated by the loss of our beloved, devoted husband and father,” they said.
The statement continued, “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. 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.”
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak that has already claimed the lives of over a million people worldwide, including some notable figures, a lot of people are wondering how did Bill Withers die?
He did not die of the coronavirus, however. His family said that he died at the age of 81, from heart complications. They did not provide more information, and it’s unclear if he had suffered from heart issues prior to his death.
Bill Withers is survived by his wife of 44 years, Marcia, and his kids Todd and Kori.
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