Music and entertainment world pays tribute to the late Bill Withers

The 'Ain't No Sunshine' and 'Lean On Me' musician has died at the age of 81

Major figures from across the worlds of music and entertainment have been paying tribute to the late Bill Withers, who has died at the age of 81.

The ‘Ain’t No Sunshine’ and ‘Lean On Me’ musician’s death on Monday (March 30) was confirmed in a statement issued by his family today (April 3), with his cause of death being attributed to heart complications.

“We are devastated by the loss of our beloved, devoted husband and father,” the statement reads. “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.

Bill Withers
The late Bill Withers (Picture: Getty)

“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.”

A flurry of tributes have been posted on social media this afternoon in the wake of Withers’ passing, including from the likes of Brian Wilson, Lenny Kravitz, Nile Rodgers, Jennifer Hudson and Graham Coxon.

You can see a selection of the tributes to Withers below.

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