Kenny Lynch dies at age 81
Tributes keep pouring for singer and TV star Kenny Lynch.
The star died on Wednesday, 18 December.
The news of his passing was announced by his children on Twitter.
“Saddened to share this news with you all. Sadly our dad passed away in the early hours this morning. He will be remembered & missed by many, ” the family wrote on Twitter.
The family thanked the National Health Services and Sue Ryder, a London-based charity, for supporting their dad.
“ Bye Dad, we will love you always!" they wrote.
Saddened to share this news with you all. Sadly our dad passed away in the early hours this morning. He will be remembered & missed by many. We would like to say a massive thank you to the NHS & the people at Sue Ryder for all their support. Bye Dad, we will love you always! 💕 pic.twitter.com/aSeXbXuAqG
— Kenny Lynch (@KennyLynchieOBE) December 18, 2019
Kenny was one of the first black pop stars in the UK and he was very popular in the 1960s. He toured with 'The Beatles'.
Some of his hit songs include 'Up on the roof', 'Why do you treat me this way', and 'You can never stop me loving you'.
Tributes keep pouring in for the star.
God bless Kenny Lynch. Peace and love to all his family peace and love Kenny 😎✌️🌟❤️🎶🎵💖☮️
— #RingoStarr (@ringostarrmusic) December 18, 2019
Gary Lineker described him as a 'delightful, funny, talented man'.
Really sorry to hear that Kenny Lynch has passed away. Such a delightful, funny, talented man. Played golf with him on many occasions and he was simply the best company.....when he wasn’t late. #ripkenny
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) December 18, 2019
God Bless Kenny Lynch. R.I.P. My love and condolences to his family and friends. Absolutely huge part of my 70s life and on. https://t.co/uhrJ3HOSOA
— Boy George (@BoyGeorge) December 18, 2019