Alex Ligertwood, the Scottish-born singer who served as lead vocalist for the legendary band Santana on multiple occasions, has died at the age of 79. He passed away at his home in Santa Monica, California, according to his wife, Shawn Brogan.
Wife's Announcement
Brogan shared the somber news on Facebook on Sunday, writing: 'It's with great sadness and heartache to announce the passing of my sweet dear Alex Ligertwood, my husband of 25 years. Alex passed peacefully in his sleep with his doggy Bobo by his side yesterday.'
According to a report from Scotland's The Herald newspaper, Ligertwood died in his sleep on Thursday after struggling with poor health for several years.
Santana Tenure
Ligertwood was the lead singer of the Carlos Santana-fronted musical ensemble on five different occasions spanning the years 1979 and 1994, the paper reported. Among the tracks he featured on include the 1979 songs 'You Know That I Love You' and 'All I Ever Wanted,' as well as 1981's 'Winning' and 1982's 'Hold On.'
Remembrances
Brogan said that 'Alex was loved by so many' and 'if you knew him, you loved him.' She described the crooner as 'all heart and soul' who 'touched so many with his extraordinary voice.'
The singer's 'favorite thing in life was to make music, sing and to share his gift with us,' his widow said. Brogan noted that Ligertwood 'performed his last show just two weeks ago. I'm grateful for that. He did it his way, on his terms, till the end. I will always love you, my sweet Alex.'
She concluded: 'Rest in peace. Soar and sing with the angels, my love. Please keep me and his family, Lynn and Stewart Locke, Alex, Jenny, Kali, Merci and Marilo in your prayers.'
