Procol Harum lead singer Gary Brooker has died at the age of 76.The A Whiter Shade of Pale hitmaker died on 19 February 2022 following a battle with cancer.
A statement on the band's website confirmed the heartbreaking news as it read: "With the deepest regret we must announce the death on 19 February 2022 of Gary Brooker MBE, singer, pianist and composer of Procol Harum, and a brightly-shining, irreplaceable light in the music industry. "Aged 76, he had been receiving treatment for cancer, but died peacefully at home." The tribute on the website continued: "He lit up any room he entered, and his kindness to a multilingual family of fans was legendary.
Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter "He was notable for his individuality, integrity, and occasionally stubborn eccentricity.
His mordant wit, and appetite for the ridiculous, made him a priceless raconteur (and his surreal inter-song banter made a fascinating contrast with the gravitas of Procol Harum’s performances)." For the latest showbiz reports and breaking news visit Latest Online Celebrity News | OK!
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