Soul singer Bobby Womack has died, aged 70.

A representative from the musician's label XL Recordings confirmed his death to Rolling Stone, although no specific details have been released.

Bobby Womack performs in the comedy tent on day 3 of Latitude Festival 2013 in Suffolk
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Bobby Womack performs at Latitude Festival 2013

Womack first found success as a member of his family's group The Valentinos, which turned from gospel music to more traditional R&B to find success in the 1960s.

He later worked as Sam Cooke's guitarist, and penned The Rolling Stones' first UK number-one hit 'It's All Over Now'.

Womack moved into solo work after a period as a session musician, and scored several hits with 'Woman's Gotta Have It', 'Harry Hippie' and 'Lookin' For a Love'.

Personal problems sidelined Womack's career for a time, but he returned to the charts with number-three US soul hit 'If You Think You're Lonely Now' in 1982.

He most recently teamed up with producers Damon Albarn and Richard Russell for the 2012 album The Bravest Man in the Universe.