Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Ed King dies at 68

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Legendary Nashville guitarist, Ed King, has died, RadarOnline.com has learned.

Known for being a co-writer for hit song “Sweet Home Alabama,” the musician battled various diseases in his final years.

While he was a member of the band Strawberry Alaarm Clock and Lynyrd Skynyrd, he had to leave the latter after his ailments got to be too much.

In 1996, King, 68, suffered from congestive heart failure, and in 2011 had to undergo a heart transplant. It wasn’t until earlier this year, however, that he began battling cancer.

After months of hoping for his miraculous recovery, King’s family announced his death on his Facebook page.

My Grandfather, Ed King, passed away last night. He lived one hell of a life and he left behind a lot of people who cared for him including my father. It truly was a blessing to have had the chance to spend time with him a little over a year ago. #Edking pic.twitter.com/JTMfGGw0cd

— Kirsten King💕 (@kirstenkayyyy) August 23, 2018

To many, Ed King was truly remembered for the tremendous impact he made for music, but I solely remember him as family, as my grandfather. I’m happy to celebrate you as a fighter and I will miss you more than anyone can imagine. We love you, you freebird. 🕊 pic.twitter.com/ecAQrKJ9Zg

— cunty (@cameronthelion) August 23, 2018

 

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