Bobby Whitlock, who co-founded the blues rock band Derek and the Dominos, has died. He was 77. Whitlock’s manager, Carol Kaye, told TMZ he died Sunday morning at 1:20 a.m. “after a brief illness.” She told Variety that Whitlock had cancer. The musician passed away at home in Texas while surrounded by his family, Kaye confirmed.

A co-founder of the 70s band Derek and the Dominos has died. Bobby Whitlock was 77 years old. His manager confirmed his death, saying that Whitlock died on Aug. 10 at 1:20 a.m. at home in Texas after a brief illness, surrounded by his family, TMZ reported. Variety reported the illness was cancer.

Bobby Whitlock, the musician who co-founded Derek and the Dominos with Eric Clapton​, has died, according to his manager. He was 77.