Rod Stewart has said he is "absolutely devastated" as he led tributes following the death of Cockney Rebel frontman Steve Harley.
The musician, whose rock band rose to prominence in the 1970s, died "peacefully at home" aged 73, his family announced.
British rock singer Rod paid tribute to the musician, who he had "loved" and "admired".
In a statement seen by the PA news agency, he said: "Absolutely devastated, words fail me.
"The Cockney Rebel has left us.
"Loved you and admired you Steve and always will. Sir Rod Stewart."
Harley had helped to write a number of songs for Rod and the former Faces frontman covered Harley's song, A Friend For Life, which featured on his 2015 studio album Another Country.
The late musician had been touring last year but was forced to cancel dates in November and December as he underwent treatment for a "nasty cancer".
Scottish musician Midge Ure, who produced Harley’s 1982 track I Can’t Even Touch You, hailed him as a "true 'working musician’".
"He toured until he could tour no more, playing his songs for fans old and new", he wrote on social media.
"My thoughts go out to Dorothy and his family at this very sad time. Our songs live on longer than we ever can."
TV presenter Lorraine Kelly also said she "loved his music" and recalled watching the band as a teenager as she paid tribute.
Paul Henderson, former editor of the Sunday Mirror who worked with Harley in the East London Advertiser newsroom in the 1970s, described him as a "great musician" and a "deep-thinking, compassionate man who wanted the best for his family and friends".
Source: Press Association
