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Grammy-winning rock and blues guitarist and songwriter Bo Diddley died on June 2, 2008, from heart failure.
The 79-year-old Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee passed away in his Archer, Florida home after being ill for several months.
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Fast Facts
- Full name: Ellas Otha Bates
- Born: December 30, 1928
- Died: June 2, 2008
- Location: Archer, Florida
- Considered a founding father of rock music
- Suffered a stroke and heart attack in 2007
- Suffered from hypertension and diabetes
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Prior Illness
In May 2007, Diddley suffered a stroke that left his health significantly impaired. Three months later, he suffered a heart attack. Diddley had been receiving treatment for his illnesses in the months leading up to his death.Diddley was previously diagnosed with diabetes and hypertension.
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The New York Times: Bo Diddley, a Rock 'n' Roll Pioneer, Is Dead at 79
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NPR: Remembering Rock and Roll Legend Bo Diddley
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Rolling Stone: Bo Diddley Dead at Age 79
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The New York Times: Bo Diddley, a Rock 'n' Roll Pioneer, Is Dead at 79
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