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Former Temptations singer Bruce Williamson dies after reported Covid-19 battle

Bruce Williamson, pictured onstage with The Temptations at London's O2 Arena in March 2010
Bruce Williamson, pictured onstage with The Temptations at London's O2 Arena in March 2010

The death has been announced of the American singer Bruce Williamson, a former vocalist with The Temptations, who has passed away at the age of 49 after reportedly battling Covid-19. 

Williamson's death was first reported by celebrity website TMZ, which said he passed away at his home in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday.

People.com reports that in a tribute on social media, his son Bruce wrote: "There's no words in the world that can express how I feel right now. I love you Daddy thank you for being awesome thank you for being loving thank you for being Who You Are I pray to God and we will meet again. I love you Daddy R.I.H KING WILLIAMSON."

Williamson joined The Temptations in 2006. The singer was part of the iconic soul group - which has gone through numerous line-up changes - until 2015. He appeared on the albums Back to Front and Still Here.

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