Derek & the Dominos founder Bobby Whitlock dies aged 77 after cancer battle as wife pays heartbreaking tribute
The rock icon died of cancer after a short battle with the illness as his heartbroken wife leads the tributes.
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His manager, Carole Kaye, confirmed his death this morning saying he died at home in Texas at 1:20am.
The legendary rockstar surrounded by his loved ones when he passed.
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