Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Bill Withers, whose hits “Lean On Me,” “Ain’t No Sunshine” and “Lovely Day” became our favorites, passed away Monday, his family told the Associated Press.
He was 81. Withers, who died from heart complications, has seen renewed interest in his positive music as of late as healthcare workers, including nurses and doctors, have gone viral for using his music to inspire others as they battle COVID-19, a novel coronavirus affecting millions around the world. “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