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Bobby Caldwell, the “What You Won’t Do for Love” singer-songwriter who traversed many genres, has died after fighting illnesses for years, TMZ reported Wednesday. He was 71.
“Bobby passed away here at home,” his wife, Mary, wrote in a tweet from Caldwell’s account. “I held him tight in my arms as he left us. I am forever heartbroken. Thanks to all of you for your many prayers over the years. He had been ‘FLOXED,’ it took his health over the last 6 years and 2 months. Rest with God, my Love.”
Caldwell began playing instruments at the age of 12, breaking out in the early 1970s as a guitarist for rock singer Little Richard.