Bill Withers
1938–2020 (age 82)
Musician
Biography
Bill Withers turned everyday experiences into soul-stirring songs, from the reassuring counsel of "Lean on Me" to the tender vulnerability of "Ain't No Sunshine," all delivered in a voice that felt suddenly and warmly familiar.
He kept his life grounded in honesty, shunning celebrity excess and proving that thoughtful songwriting and a steady heart could make an indelible mark on music and community alike.