Deceased
How Did Bill Withers Die?
Life & Death
Died aged 81William Harrison Withers Jr. was an American soul and R&B singer and songwriter. Born in Slab Fork, West Virginia, and raised in Beckley, West Virginia, he is known for having several hits over a career spanning 18 years, including "Ain't No Sunshine" (1971), "Grandma's Hands" (1971), "Use Me" (1972), "Lean on Me" (1972), "Lovely Day" (1977) and "Just the Two of Us" (1980). Withers won three Grammy Awards out of nine total nominations.
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| Year | Title | Character | Age at release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Heartbreakers at the BBCMovie | Self (archive footage) | 85 |
| 2021 | Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New YorkMovie | Self (archive footage) | 83 |
| 2019 | The Black GodfatherMovie | Self | 81 |
| 2015 | The Late Show with Stephen ColbertSeries | Self | 77 |
| 2015 | Kings of SoulMovie | Self | 77 |
| 2010 | Kenny Rogers and FriendsMovie | Self | 72 |
| 2010 | Still BillMovie | Self | 72 |
| 2009 | Soul PowerMovie | Self (archive footage) | 71 |
| 2007 | Classic Soul at the BBCMovie | Self (archive footage) | 69 |
| 2005 | Criminal MindsSeries | Bill Withers | 67 |
| 1986 | The Boy KingMovie | Bill Withers | 48 |
| 1975 | Saturday Night LiveSeries | Self - Musical Guest | 37 |
| 1975 | Vegetable SoupSeries | — | 37 |
| 1974 | The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1974Movie | Self | 36 |
| 1974 | The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1974Movie | — | 36 |
| 1973 | Bill Withers in Concert - Live at BBC 1973Movie | — | 35 |
| 1972 | The Midnight SpecialSeries | Self | 34 |
| 1971 | Rollin' On The RiverSeries | — | 33 |
| 1970 | The Flip Wilson ShowSeries | Self | 32 |
| 1962 | The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSeries | Self | 24 |
| 1961 | The Mike Douglas ShowSeries | Self | 23 |