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

By Kyle Dowling | Apr 14, 2015 12:22 PM EDT

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. Read More »

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