Percy Sledge dies aged 73
Sledge dies at the age of 73 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner Dr. William Clark:
Sledge died of natural causes. He had been in hospice care for cancer.
‘Inspiration as an artist’
Bolton pays tribute to Sledge.
An inspiration as an artist & one of the most gracious human beings. We sang together. Forever grateful! Love MB pic.twitter.com/NcsakNrNYp
— Michael Bolton (@mbsings) April 14, 2015
Inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Sledge is inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame during the 20th induction ceremony.