Bobby Caldwell, singer of 'What You Won't Do for Love,' dies

Bobby Caldwell, a talented R&B singer and songwriter, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 71.

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His wife, Mary, said he died peacefully in her arms after a long illness. 

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Caldwell is best known for his 1978 hit single, "What You Won't Do for Love." 

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He will be remembered and loved by many for his soulful voice and musical style.

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"Bobby Caldwell's song 'What You Won't Do For Love' became a long-term standard and career-defining hit.

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Other Caldwell songs were sampled by hip-hop artists including The Notorious B.I.G., Common, Lil Nas X and Chance the Rapper.

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Stories abound, many of them shared on social media after his death, of listeners being surprised to learn that Caldwell was white."

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