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The incomparable Lou Rawls died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center this morning at the age of 72. Rawls was diagnosed with lung cancer in December 2004 and brain cancer in May 2005. His wife, Nina, was at his bedside when he died. Rawls is remembered for his deep, smooth voice that he used in a variety of genres including gospel, blues, and R&B.

Rawls was introduced to music by his grandmother in his hometown of Chicago. The singer moved to Los Angeles in the mid-1950s to join a touring gospel group, the Pilgrim Travelers. In 1966, his album "Love Is a Hurtin' Thing" was at the top of the charts and earned him his first Grammy nomination. He won three Grammys in his long and distinguished career and released his most recent album, "Seasons 4 U," in 1998 on his own label, Rawls & Brokaw Records.

Apart from his singing greatness, Rawls was also a longtime community activist. He visited schools, playgrounds and community centers across the country, encouraging children to continue their studies and have confidence in their abilities. In the '80s, he was a major contributor to the United Negro College Fund and helped raise more than $200 million through his famous telethons.

Besides his wife, Rawls is survived by his four children: Louanna, Lou Jr., Aiden Rawls and Kendra Smith.