Derek & the Dominos founder Bobby Whitlock dies aged 77 after cancer battle as wife pays heartbreaking tribute

PIANIST and co-founder of Derek and the Dominos, Bobby Whitlock, has died at the age 77. 

The rock icon died of cancer after a short battle with the illness as his heartbroken wife leads the tributes.

Black and white photo of Bobby Whitlock, songwriter and guitarist, posing with an acoustic guitar.

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Bobby Whitlock has passed away after a brief battle with cancerCredit: Getty
Black and white photo of Bobby Whitlock playing piano.

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Whitlock was the pianist and co-founder of Derek and the DominosCredit: Getty

His manager, Carole Kaye, confirmed his death this morning saying he died at home in Texas at 1:20am.

The legendary rockstar surrounded by his loved ones when he passed.

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