Blues legend B.B. King has died at the age of 89, it has been confirmed.
The star was taken ill last month, and on Friday morning, King’s lawyer confirmed that the musician had died in his sleep.
During his many decades in the music business, King released over 40 albums and became known as one of the greatest blues stars of all-time, thanks to hits including ‘Rock Me Baby’, ‘How Blue Can You Get’ and ‘Sweet Black Angel’.
King was a mentor to many modern musicians, and his famous friends and collaborators include Eric Clapton, U2 and Tracy Chapman.
Hundreds of fans, including plenty of A-list stars, have taken to Twitter to pay tribute to King.
Take a look back at his life in pictures…
B.B King's Life In Pictures
B.B. King (01 of39)
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Photo of CONCERT POSTERS and BB KING(02 of39)
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BB King Portrait (04 of39)
LOS ANGELES - 1951: Blues musician BB King poses for a portrait holding a Fender Telecaster electric guitar in 1951 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) (credit:Michael Ochs Archives via Getty Images)
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BB King poses for a studio portrait in 1955 in the United States. He holds a Fender Esquire guitar. (Photo by Gilles Petard/Redferns) (credit:Gilles Petard via Getty Images)
B.B. King RPM Records Portrait(06 of39)
CIRCA 1957: Blues musician B.B. King poses for a RPM Records portrait in circa 1957. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) (credit:Michael Ochs Archives via Getty Images)
The B.B. King Band With Harold Conner(07 of39)
CIRCA 1955: The B.B. King Band performs onstage with vocalist Harold Conner in circa 1955. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) (credit:Michael Ochs Archives via Getty Images)
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CIRCA 1952: Blues legend BB King poses for a portrait with band leader Johnny Otis in circa 1952. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) (credit:Michael Ochs Archives via Getty Images)
B.B. King Portrait(09 of39)
CIRCA 1958: Blues musician BB King poses for a portrait in circa 1958. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) (credit:Michael Ochs Archives via Getty Images)
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Portrait of American blues guitarist and singer-songwriter B.B. King photographed in the 1960's. Job: 66781 Ref: SSE - Exclusive UK Rights Only (Photo by King Collection/Photoshot/Getty Images) (credit:Photoshot via Getty Images)
Photo of BB KING(13 of39)
UNSPECIFIED - JANUARY 01: Photo of BB KING; Posed with guitar (Photo by Charlie Gillett/Redferns) (credit:Charlie Gillett Collection via Getty Images)
Photo of BB KING(14 of39)
UNSPECIFIED - JANUARY 01: Photo of BB KING; Posed headshot, (Photo by Charlie Gillett Collection/Redferns) (credit:Charlie Gillett Collection via Getty Images)
Photo of BB KING(15 of39)
UNSPECIFIED - JANUARY 01: Photo of BB KING; Posed in dressing room, (Photo by Charlie Gillett Collection/Redferns) (credit:Charlie Gillett Collection via Getty Images)
Photo of BB KING(16 of39)
UNSPECIFIED - JANUARY 01: Photo of BB KING; Posed with Grammy award, (Photo by Charlie Gillett Collection/Redferns) (credit:Charlie Gillett Collection via Getty Images)
Photo of BB KING(17 of39)
UNSPECIFIED - JANUARY 01: Photo of BB KING; Posed. Sitting with guitar and cigarette, (Photo by Charlie Gillett Collection/Redferns) (credit:Charlie Gillett Collection via Getty Images)
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UNSPECIFIED - JANUARY 01: Photo of BB KING; Headshot, singing into mic, (Photo by Charlie Gillett Collection/Redferns) (credit:Charlie Gillett Collection via Getty Images)
Blues Singer/Guitarist B.B. King(19 of39)
CIRCA 1960'S: Blues Singer/Guitarist B.B. King (Riley B. King) performs during a 1960's concert. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) (credit:Michael Ochs Archives via Getty Images)
BB King Performs At The Horizon(20 of39)
American Blues musician BB King plays guitar as he performs onstage at the Rosemont Horizon, Rosemont, Illinois, June 21, 1980. (Photo by Paul Natkin/Getty Images) (credit:Paul Natkin via Getty Images)
BB King Performs At The Horizon(21 of39)
American Blues musician BB King plays guitar as he performs onstage at the Rosemont Horizon, Rosemont, Illinois, June 21, 1980. (Photo by Paul Natkin/Getty Images) (credit:Paul Natkin via Getty Images)
B.B. King In Concert(22 of39)
B.B. King, U.S. guitarist, during a concert, circa 1980. (Photo by David Redfern/Redferns/Getty Images) (credit:David Redfern via Getty Images)
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CIRCA 1980: Blues musician B.B. King (Riley B. King) performs onstage with his band and his Gibson hollowbody electric guitar in circa 1980. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) (credit:Michael Ochs Archives via Getty Images)
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Singer B.B. King and singer Whitney Houston attend the 21st Annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Awards Dinner on May 30, 1990 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. (Photo by Ron Galella, Ltd./WireImage) (credit:Ron Galella, Ltd. via Getty Images)
Ron Galella Archive - File Photos 2010(35 of39)
Musician BB King attends Roy Orbison Tribute Gala on February 24, 1990 at the Universal Ampitheater in Universal City, California. (Photo by Ron Galella, Ltd./WireImage) (credit:Ron Galella, Ltd. via Getty Images)
Ron Galella Archive - File Photos 2010(36 of39)
Musician BB King attends Roy Orbison Tribute Gala on February 24, 1990 at the Universal Ampitheater in Universal City, California. (Photo by Ron Galella, Ltd./WireImage) (credit:Ron Galella, Ltd. via Getty Images)
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HOUSTON - JULY 27: Blues Singer B.B. King photographed on July 27, 1990 in Houston, TX. (Photo by Pam Francis/Getty Images) (credit:Pam Francis via Getty Images)
BB King Performs At Riverpier(38 of39)
American Blues musician BB King plays guitar onstage at Riverpier, New York, New York, July 27, 1990. (Photo by Jack Vartoogian/Getty Images) (credit:Jack Vartoogian/Getty Images via Getty Images)
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CIRCA 1990: Blues musician B.B. King performs onstage circa 1990. (Photo by Larry Hulst/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) (credit:Larry Hulst via Getty Images)