Legendary rock and roll singer Jerry Lee Lewis has died at the age of 87, his family have announced.
The star - nicknamed 'The Killer' - was known for songs including 'Great Balls Of Fire' and 'Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On', while he was a four-time Grammy winner and a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame since 1986.
The news of his death came two days after an erroneous report that he had passed away, with a spokesperson confirming that he died of natural causes at his home in Memphis on Friday morning.
Paying tribute on social media, Sir Elton John wrote: "Without Jerry Lee Lewis, I wouldn't have become who I am today. He was groundbreaking and exciting, and he pulverized the piano. A brilliant singer too.
"Thank you for your trailblazing inspiration and all the rock 'n' roll memories."
Lewis was married seven times - including, controversially, to his 13-year-old cousin once removed - and has four surviving children.
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