Washington (AFP)
American blues musician Lucky Peterson died suddenly Sunday at the age of 55 in a hospital in Dallas, Texas, relatives said on social media.
"It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Lucky Peterson," said a press release published in French and English on the artist's Facebook page.
"He was at home when he fell ill and was rushed to hospital in critical condition. Unfortunately, the doctors were unable to revive him," said his relatives.
At only 55, Lucky Peterson was the victim of "a massive stroke," according to French journalist and music critic Alex Dutilh.
Guitarist, organist and singer, Judge Kenneth Peterson, whose real name is, was a renowned figure on the blues and jazz scene, who performed regularly at festivals in France.
His latest album "50 Just Warming Up!" was thus released in 2019 under the French label Jazz Village.
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