'Lean On Me' singer Bill Withers dies at 81

Soul legend Bill Withers, known for songs like “Lean On Me” and “Ain’t No Sunshine,” has died at the age of 81. The three-time Grammy Award winner’s family said he died of heart complications. The singer’s hit “Lean on Me” has been a source of comfort for many, with choirs and medical workers recording their own renditions of the song amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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[thelegacy]

AIN'T NO SUNSHINE WHEN YOU'RE GONE.
R.I.P. MR. WITHERS.

[SkammLykelee]

By now you've been reunited with your Grandma's Hands. RIP Bill.

[MikeKelsoJr]

One of the best singer songwriters ever !! 👍👏🙏

[beebeetee]

He was a good looking man. I liked the positive message in his songs.

[thomasmckenzie]

Thank you Bill Withers for all those times I was feeling down, and turned on "Lovely Day" to lift my spirits.
One of the all-time greatest singers!!!!

[Slackbheep]

Rest easy sir. You made our lifes a bit easier. So thank you, and fly high

[deborahbryant]

Bill Withers was a classic all by himself. And still handsome at the age he was when he passed. Rest in peace Mr. Withers. Lean on me, Lovely day, Ain't no sunshine and finally Use me up, all great classics. Thank you for the music and the fond memories that goes with each song. GOD bless his family.

[pfdrtom]

Heavens house band just got a lot more soulful. RIP, Bill. This white boy Texan grew up on your music and message.

[Nietzsche]

RIP Mr. Withers. This is one of the most comforting songs. Thank You.

[wildswan]

Bill Withers' music is one of the most wonderful things I have received in my life. Thank you Bill for making people happy with your superb voice and brilliant songs that have stood the test of time and will be with us forever.

[philliphagen]

JUST THE TWO OF US & AIN'T NO 🌞 RIP BILL WITHERS AMEN

[rhomayyann]

No not Bill! I just found out. Man he will truly be missed. The lack of coverage on his death irritates me he was a legend in Soul and R&B man. Lovely Day, Lean On Me, Ain't No Sunshine, and my personal favorite Just the Two of Us were classics. I was hoping to meet that man one day.

[tashawilliams]

Loved the song "Lean on Me".

[jahloveredeemer]

Bill Withers was a genius, people like him come down from heaven to bring light to this world. Then they called to go and brighten up another world. I enjoyed your songs. They brought me comfort and many times when I was feeling tje blues.

[jesseparris]

REST IN POWER BILL WITHERS! GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN! LEAN ON ME AND AIN'T NO SUNSHINE!

[wouvensmoise]

I can't believe he died, he was one of the best singer. And one of my favorite song of from him is lean on me

[vanessaschaeffer]

I am crying because he’s gone be brought so much me so much joy

[the_keeponbuilding]

Thank you Bill.. For the power you brought in this world

[earrieedwards]

My Condolences and Prayers go out to his Family 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[grwilsonjr]

Proud of a fellow Raleigh County resident, great Stratton School graduate.