Rock and roll pioneer Little Richard dead at 87

One of rock and roll's original legends, Little Richard, has passed away after a long battle with cancer. He was 87. Little Richard, originally known as Richard Penniman, is credited as one of the true pioneering acts of rock 'n' roll .

Reports say that Little Richard died Saturday morning at his home in Tennessee. His son, Danny Jones Penniman, also confirmed his father's death.

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