John Sykes, former Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake guitarist, has died at the age of 65 after a battle with cancer.
News of the iconic rockers passing was posted in a statement on his social media channels.
The statement read: "It is with great sorrow we share that John Sykes has passed away after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He will be remembered by many as a man with exceptional musical talent but for those who didn’t know him personally, he was a thoughtful, kind, and charismatic man whose presence lit up the room.
