Former Santana singer Alex Ligertwood has died at the age of 79, his wife has announced.
The Scottish singer and guitarist, best known as the lead vocalist for the Latin rock band, died just two weeks after his last show.
His wife, Shawn Brogan, announced the news on Facebook, writing: "It's with great sadness and heartache to announce the passing of my sweet dear Alex Ligertwood, my husband of 25 years, we knew each other for 36 years.
"Alex passed peacefully in his sleep with his doggy Bobo by his side yesterday.
"Alex was loved by so many. If you knew him, you loved him.
"He touched so many with his extraordinary voice. He was all heart and soul.
"His favorite thing in life was to make music, sing and to share his gift with us.
"He performed his last show just two weeks ago. I'm grateful for that. He did it his way, on his terms, till the end.
"I will always love you, my sweet Alex. Rest in peace. Soar and sing with the angels, my love.
"Please keep me & his family, Lynn & Stewart Locke, Alex, Jenny, Kali, Merci & Marilo in your prayers."
Ligertwood was the lead vocalist of Santana - founded by lead guitarist Carlos Santana in 1966 - on and off between 1979 and 1994.
He worked with the band on albums including 1979's Marathon, 1981's Zebop!, and Sacred Fire: Live in South America, released in 1993.
He performed with the German tribute band The Magic of Santana, as well as Senate, Jeff Beck Group, and the Average White Band.
Source: Press Association
