Singer Joe Cocker has died at age 70.
The singer-songwriter, best known for his cover of The Beatles' "With a Little Help From My Friends," passed away after a battle with lung disease.
The late rocker's rep released the following statement on Monday:
John Robert Cocker, known to family, friends, his community and fans around the world as Joe Cocker, passed away on December 22 after a hard fought battle with small cell lung cancer. He was 70 years old.
"Joe Cocker is a legendary artist of rock and blues history and yet he was one of the most humble men I've ever met," Edgar Berger, Chairman and CEO of Sony Music Entertainment, said. "His iconic voice will forever be etched in our memories and our thoughts go out to Joe's wife Pam and his family at this difficult time. Joe will live on in the hearts of millions of fans around the world."
The legendary musician is survived by his wife of 27 years, Pam, his brother, Victor, his step-daughter, Zoey Schroeder, and his two grandchildren, Eva and Simon Schroeder.
Almost immediately after news broke, his fans took to Twitter to remember the star and offer their condolences.
Ah. What a mighty mighty original voice is gone. Joe Cocker one of the all time soul of Rock and Roller Kings will be missed forever.
@ValEKilmer
My favorite singer of all time died today. Joe Cocker sang me through nearly every major moment in my life since I was 10. #RIPJoeCocker — Bug Hall (@Bug_Hall) December 22, 2014
@Bug_Hall
RIP Joe Cocker. #fcancer
@lancearmstrong
BBC News - Singer Joe Cocker dies aged 70 https://t.co/NgYibaMJ8l Loved this man !
@sinbadbad
Goodbye and God bless to Joe Cocker from one of his friends peace and love. R😎✌️🌟💖
@ringostarrmusic
RIP Joe Cocker. You were so beautiful.
@AlbertBrooks
RIP Joe Cocker. What a singer. >https://t.co/9sj0DYfTHY
@piersmorgan
RIP Joe Cocker. Such an inspiration to me and music. His voice will carry on.
@Phillips
RIP Joe Cocker....one of my favorite voices ever
@joshgroban
WE LOVED YOU FOREVER, WE WILL MISS YOU ALWAYS...RIP JOE COCKER.
@IamStevenT
So sad to hear about Joe Cocker. What an entertainer. One of a kind voice. Rock won't ever sound the same.
@druidDUDE
Watching #JoeCocker sing was my first exposure to what it meant to be an artist. The means aren't always pretty but boy is the end beautiful
@IamNickGonzalez
So sorry to hear of the passing of #JoeCocker - he was a mentor to me. May he rest in peace. https://t.co/JDWsxJyWso
@taylorhicks
Goodbye to Joe Cocker. There was never anyone like him, and there never will be again. The one of the Sounds of an Era passes.
@BetteMidler
RIP Joe coker. You are so beautiful...
@whitesnakeblog
My mom played Joe Cocker all over the house when I was little. So sad to see him go so young.
@OfficialKat
#JoeCocker. Thank you for sharing your soul. RIP. https://t.co/Ty1emZ2hTi
@LennyKravitz
Sad to hear of Joe Cocker's passing.I interviewed him on my radio show years ago, he sang #YouAreSoBeautiful on the air.Incredible man. #RIP
@kingsthings
Goodbye Joe Cocker! #Soulman
@BoyGeorge
Oh god. Joe Cocker. The world now feels like a two-legged table.
@hughlaurie
Another legend has made his mark & left us with the gifts of funky soul in his music. "Mr. Joe Cocker" gone at 70... https://t.co/F18vbiwtFB
@Bootsy_Collins
If I could sound like anyone it would be Joe Cocker #RIPJoe
@margaretcho
Oh no I just read Joe Cocker passed away. RIP mad dog I wish I could've seen your brilliance live, you are as iconic as they come.
@Miles_Teller
RIP JOE COCKER, whose voice brings me right back to childhood... https://t.co/PCUp1mczfE #bestthemesongever #WonderYears
@danicamckellar
Sad to hear Joe Cocker has passed away. Our prayers go out to his family.
@genesimmons
