"Jon Lord, the keyboardist and co-founder of British rock group Deep Purple, has died in a London hospital aged 71, his official website says.
He had been receiving treatment for pancreatic cancer since last August.
"It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Jon Lord, who suffered a fatal pulmonary embolism today, Monday 16 July at the London Clinic, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer," a message on the website said.
"Jon was surrounded by his loving family."'
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