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American musician and songwriter Leon Russell has died at the age of 74.
The artist, who is best known for the songs "Shine a Light" and "A Song for You" died in Nashville on Sunday.
“His wife said that he passed away in his sleep,” a statement posted on Russell’s website read.
Russell was inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame and the Songwriter's Hall of Fame in 2011.