Rock ‘N’ Roll musical genius Fats Domino died on 24 October at age 89.
According to Mark Bone, chief investigator with the Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, coroner’s office, Domino passed away due to natural causes.
Domino was most known for his successful tracks in the early 1960s, such as Be My Guest and I’m Ready. He went on to sell more than 110 million records, with other chart-topping songs like Blueberry Hill and Ain’t It a Shame.
The rocker was one of the first 10 honourees named to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He sang alongside huge musical acts like The Beatles.
Farewell, Fats! Life-long #NewOrleans musical ambassador to the world has given up 'the fight' at 89. #FatsDominoRIP and thanks for the ride, Antoine. pic.twitter.com/dYRm3NxW9n
— Airlift PROductions ~ NOLA's VO Recording Studio (@AirliftMike) October 25, 2017
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Following his death, a number of celebrities have taken to social media to share some words of condolences and pay tribute to the late star.
RIP Fats Domino, one pf the last of the Founding Fathers. “Come on pretty baby, we’re gonna rock, gonna roll, until the early light.”
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) October 25, 2017
I found My Thrill on " Blueberry Hill"! RIP Fats Domino
— Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) October 25, 2017
RIP fats domino… you helped pave the way for new orleans piano players… see you on top of that blueberry hill in the sky ❤️🙏🏼❤️
— Harry Connick Jr (@HarryConnickJR) October 25, 2017
Sending love to the star’s family during this time. See one of his greatest hits Ain’t That A Shame performed live below.
We just lost one of music's great pioneers. #FatsDomino https://t.co/nCpwlKPwli
— Tyler S. (@TylernotTiler) October 25, 2017
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