Legendary R&B singer Ben E. King, known for 'Stand By Me,' dies at age 76

Said news to report out of the music world as the BBC is reporting that legendary R&B singer Ben E. King, probably best know for the hit song “Stand By Me,” has passed away. He was 76 years old:

Singer Ben E King – best known for song Stand By Me – has died aged 76, his publicist confirms http://t.co/pHBOrpMwa4 pic.twitter.com/Wc4fi1cutu

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) May 1, 2015

Rest in peace.

Awwww Ben E. King has died 🙁 was listening to Stand by Me only yesterday!! https://t.co/4FwG91qcQm

— Single Seater News (@SingleSeaters) May 1, 2015

R.i.p. #RecordingExcellence RT @BBCBreaking: Singer Ben E King – best known for song Stand By Me – has died aged 76, http://t.co/Iosp409C85

— pfire☔#QueenOfPopCulture ? #CivilWrites ?? (@firefire100) May 1, 2015

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Playing some #BenEKing next on @BBCCambs on the sad news he's passed away #RIPBenEKing

— Jeremy Sallis (@jeremysallis) May 1, 2015

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