Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Bobby Womack has passed away at the age of 70.
Publicist Sonya Kolowrat of XL records told CNN,
“I am sadly able to confirm but I have no details at this time."
Womack has had a singing career for the past six decades, performing songs such as “California Dreamin’” and “If You Think You’re Lonely Now.”
Some of Womack’s accomplishments include being inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2009 and a Grammy nomination for Best Short-Form Music Video, reported by The New York Times.
Womack was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease this year.
“With the support of many good doctors, my family, and all of my wonderful fans, I will continue to write and perform and bring the good music to the people for as long as I can," Womack told CNN.
Womack’s last album The Bravest Man in the Universe was released in 2012. The Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood tweeted regarding the death.
“I'm so sad to hear about my friend Bobby Womack -- the man who could make you cry when he sang has brought tears to my eyes with his passing," said Wood. “My heart goes out to his family & friends and everyone who loved his music. Bobby you will be greatly missed."
The singer was married and divorced multiple times and is survived by his daughter Gina.