English musician Joe Cocker has died, aged 70.
His death followed a struggle with lung cancer.
Born in Sheffield, England in 1944, Cocker rose to success as a blues and rock singer in the 1960s.
His hits included With a Little Help from My Friends, Unchain My Heart, You Are So Beautiful, and the Grammy-winning Up Where We Belong.
Sony Music released a statement, confirming Cocker's death.
It said: "John Robert Cocker, known to family, friends, his community and fans around the world as Joe Cocker, passed away on December 22, 2014 after a hard fought battle with small cell lung cancer. Mr. Cocker was 70 years old.
"Joe Cocker was born 5/20/1944 in Sheffield, England where he lived until his early 20s. In 2007 he was awarded the OBE by the Queen of England.
"His international success as a blues/rock singer began in 1964 and continues till this day. Joe created nearly 40 albums and toured extensively around the globe."
Source: Stuff.co.nz
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