Joe Cocker, the longtime singer of hits likes “You Are So Beautiful” and “When a Man Loves a Woman” has died at age 70.
Cocker was confirmed dead by his agent Barrie Marshall, according to the BBC. “It will be impossible to fill the space he leaves in our hearts,” Marshall said.
The Associated Press reported that Cocker died of lung cancer.
Marshall added that “he was without the doubt the greatest rock/soul voice ever to come out of Britain- and remained the same man throughout his life.” He continued: “Hugely talented, a true star, but a kind and humble man who loved to perform. Anyone who ever saw him live will never forget him.”
British singer Joe Cocker reacts after receiving the trophy for Category "lifetime achievement award music" during the 48th Golden Camera awards ceremony in Berlin on February 2, 2013. MAURIZIO GAMBARINI/AFP/Getty Images
