R.I.P.: Soul Singer Bobby Womack Is Dead

Bobby Womack

Bobby Womack, the legendary soul singer whose career spanned seven decades, died Friday.

He was 70 according to Rolling Stone.

 A representative for Womack's label XL Recordings confirmed the singer has died to Rolling Stone, but said the cause of death was currently unknown.



Womack was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2009.

"My very first thought was — I wish I could call Sam Cooke and share this moment with him," Womack said.