Breaking News: The singer Bill Withers is dead at 81. He defined 1970s soul with hits like "Ain't No Sunshine" and "Lean on Me."

View in browser | nytimes.com   BREAKING NEWS The singer Bill Withers is dead at 81. He defined 1970s soul with hits like "Ain't No Sunshine" and "Lean on Me." Friday, April 3, 2020 10:44 AM EST The three-time Grammy winner died from heart complications, his family told The Associated Press. “In this difficult time, we pray his music offers comfort and entertainment as fans hold tight to loved ones,” the family’s statement said. Read the latest   ADVERTISEMENT You received this email because you signed up for NYTimes.com's Breaking News Alerts. To stop receiving these emails, unsubscribe or manage your email preferences. Subscribe to the Times Get the NYT app Change Your Email Privacy Policy Contact Advertise The New York Times Company, 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018