Otis Redding III loses fight with Cancer

UPDATE: Karla Redding-Andrews, sister of Otis Redding III released the following statement on behalf of the family.

“It is with heavy hearts that the family of Otis Redding III confirms that he lost his battle with cancer last evening at Atrium Health Navicent in Macon, Ga.  Otis was 59 years old.  Please keep our family in your prayers at this time and please respect our privacy as we consume this huge loss.

Arrangements will be announced at a later date.”

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  Otis Redding III, son of the legendary singer Otis Redding is dead at 59 years old. According to Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones he died at Atrium Health Navicent Tuesday night after an undisclosed illness.

The family is expected to release a statement today, stay with 41NBC for updates.