What You Won't Do For Love singer Bobby Caldwell dies aged 71 leaving wife 'heartbroken'
Singer and songwriter Bobby Caldwell has died aged 71, with his "heartbroken" wife by his side.
Bobby Caldwell, who is best known for his hit 1978 song What You Won't Do For Love, died at home with his wife of almost 20 years by his side.
Mary announced the 71-year-old's death on Twitter, saying: "Bobby passed away here at home.
"I held him tight in my arms as he left us. I am forever heartbroken."
The singer had battled an illness for many years leading up to his death.
Continuing her statement, Mary said Bobby had been "floxed". This occurs in the body due to an adverse effect from a fluoroquinolone antibiotic, Variety reports.
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Mary said: "Thanks to all of you for your many prayers over the years.
"He had been 'floxed', it took his health over the last six years and two months. Rest with God, my Love."
Tributes quickly poured in for the soulful singer. Shaun O'Banion penned: "What a true classic.
"My father, like so many others, covered What You Won’t Do For Love on his 1997 album Hearts, so the song loomed large in our home long after Bobby debuted it in the 70s. Sending our sincerest condolences."
Ken Rudolph wrote: "Much love and respect!! Incredible voice. Dude is legendary."
Angela Johnson echoed: "Forever grateful for his contribution.
"What a wonderful gift he was to us! Rest well, Mr Caldwell. Rest well."
And Jzan Azari said: "A hero in music [lost] today. Sending extra love and light."
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According to TMZ, Bobby had not been able to walk for five years as he suffered from neuropathy and a torn tendon in his ankle.
The outlet reports that Bobby had a bad reaction to a prescribed antibiotic in 2017, which his team said caused his Achilles tendon to rupture, which led to neuropathy.
Bobby's 1978 self-titled debut album went double platinum and reached number 21 on the Billboard 200.
Bobby also wrote many songs for other artists, including the number one single, The Next Time I Fall, for Amy Grant and Peter Cetera.