Singer Percy Sledge dies at 74

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He died peacefully surrounded by his family at his home in Baton Rouge. (Getty Images)

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Sledge was diagnosed with liver cancer more than a year ago. In January 2014, he underwent a surgery for his cancer. (Getty Images)

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Feeling better, Sledge decided to resume his tour but had to stop performing since March 2014 due to his condition. A week before his death, his condition worsened and he passed away due to liver failure, reports aceshowbiz.com. (Getty Images)

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Musician Bootsy Collins said on social media on Tuesday: "Just lost another legend funkateers, Mr. Percy Sledge. He was an American R&B and soul performer who most notably recorded the single 'When a Man Loves a Woman' in 1966, an international top 40 hit that the RIAA has certified as gold." (Getty Images)

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Another musician friend from BBC Radio 2, DJ Tony Blackburn paid a tribute on Twitter."Sad to hear that Percy Sledge has died. I wonder how many times I've played 'When A Man Loves A Woman'. RIP," he tweeted. (Getty Images)

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