“When a Man Loves a Woman” Singer Percy Sledge Dead From Cancer at 73

It's being reported that iconic R&B singer Percy Sledge – who churned out the classic hit song "When a Man Loves a Woman" – has passed away at the age of 73. Sledge apparently died at his home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was battling a long war with cancer, and ultimately died earlier.

According to TMZ, Sledge's hit, which was apparently his debut single, topped the No. 1 spot back in 1966. It was then released yet again over in the United Kingdom in 1987. And even still, it managed to hit the No. 2 spot.

Of course, singer Michael Bolton covered the song in 1991, which also went to No. 1 and became a signature track in "over 20 movies."

The gossip site notes that alongside "When a Man Loves a Woman," Sledge had several other singles, including both "Warm and Tender and Love" and "Take Time to Know Her."

Take a look at Percy Sledge performing "When a Man Loves a Woman" below just a couple of years ago. And yes, he dedicates it to his wife. #HowSweet!

And here's Michael Bolton's version:

Of course, nowadays, Michael Bolton is just appearing in commercials...

Okay, enough of that. Now, let's take a look at some more Sledge classics:

And as this is the age of the Internet, Percy Sledge is now trending on Twitter.

man just sitting at my desk listening to percy sledge - this music is eternal - rest in soul brother!

— Mike Elk (@MikeElk) April 14, 2015

Condolences to fam of the great Percy Sledge. helped mr sledge's sister in my drug store clerk days #muscleshoalsmusic #whenamanlovesawoman — Rece Davis (@ESPN_ReceDavis) April 14, 2015

TMZ notes that this coming Thursday, April 16, will be the 49th anniversary of the release of "When a Man Loves a Woman."