(Classic Rock) Wings, Joe Cocker and Spooky Tooth guitarist Henry McCullough has died at the age of 72. In 2012, McCullough suffered a heart attack which left him with brain damage, requiring him to have 24-hour care and attention. And his close friend and former Wings drummer Denny Seiwell issued a statement on Facebook confirming the news.

Seiwell says: "Heartbroken. My dear, dear friend Henry McCullough passed away. His four-year battle is over after his heart attack. Henry's wife Josie of 35 years told me he passed peacefully. Josie is an angel who took such great care of him all of these difficult years.

"Henry was a one-of-a-kind man. He lived life to the fullest and touched everyone he met both with his music and his spirit. He was my brother in all ways. My compadre in Wings and best friend since.

"I'm deeply saddened by the news but relieved that his suffering is over. Please keep Josie and his son Jessie in your thoughts during these days to come.

"RIP my dear friend. You've earned it. Take your special gift to the other side. You will be missed." Read Paul McCartney's tribute here.