R&B legend Percy
Sledge, famous for his hit "When
a Man Loves a Woman" died at home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana Tuesday
morning after a long battle with cancer.
Percy took his signature song to #1 in 1966. It was his
debut single and went on to become an international hit. It was re-released in
the U.K. in 1987 and still made it to #2 on the charts.
Michael Bolton's cover version also hit #1 in 1991 and
it's one of Hollywood's favorite tunes appearing on the soundtracks of well
over 20 movies.
Percy had a few other hits,"Warm and Tender Love"
and "Take Time to Know Her" but nothing that matched his first
blockbuster hit.
He continued performing until about a year ago and this
Thursday marks the 49th anniversary of the release of "When a Man Loves a
Woman."
Sledge was 73.
More pictures of him after the cut.
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