Singer Al Jarreau dies at the age of 76

According to sources, American jazz singer Al Jarreau died Sunday at the age of 76.

The following statement was released on his website:

"Al Jarreau passed away today, February 12, 2017.  He will be missed."

The seven-time Grammy winner was recently hospitalized in Los Angeles due to exhaustion. 

On Feb. 8, he informed the world via Twitter that he would be retiring from touring. 

He toured around the world performing his music for 50 years.