Popular R&B singer Billy Paul known for his 1972 hit single Me and Mrs. Jones passed away at his New Jersey home on April 24, he was 80. Mirror.co.uk reported that he passed away due to a serious medical condition.
A statement on his website read the following:
We regret to announce with a heavy heart that Billy has passed away today at home after a serious medical condition. We would like to extend our most sincere condolences to his wife Blanche and family for their loss, as they and the world grieve the loss of another musical icon that helped pioneer today’s R&B music. Billy will be truly missedBilly Paul’s website
Paul’s bagged a Grammy for Me and Mrs Jones in his 60 years long career. Paul is survived by wife Blanche and two children.