A musical icon has left us. Percy Sledge, a member of the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame, has died at the age of 73. 

The R&B singer's manager has confirmed Sledge's passing. We here are at HOT 107.9 extend our thoughts and prayers to Percy Sledge's family during this very difficult time.

We understand that his health had been slipping in recent months and he died this morning in Baton Rouge.

I actually saw Percy Sledge perform once at the "Smoked Meat Festival" in Ville Platte, La. and he owned that crowd. What a legend!!

Sledge is survived by his wife and children.  Funeral arrangements are pending.

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