Joe Cocker, the singer and songwriter whose hits included "You Are So Beautiful" has died of lung cancer, reports FOX News. 

Cocker's agent, Barrie Marshall, confirmed the 70-year-old's death.

"Joe Cocker is a legendary artist of rock and blues history and yet he was one of the most humble men I've ever met," Edgar Berger, who signed Cocker to Sony Music Entertainment, told FOX News. "His iconic voice will forever be etched in our memories and our thoughts go out to Joe's wife Pam and his family at this difficult time. Joe will live on in the hearts of millions of fans around the world." 

A prolific artist, Cocker released 40 albums during his 50 year career. The English rock and blue singer's career took off in 1968 when he achieved a No. 1 hit in the U.K. with The Beatles' song "With a Little Help from My Friends." He performed the song at the famous Woodstock Festival in New York a year later. It was also the theme song for the popular television sitcom "The Wonder Years." 

The British-born singer was best known for his powerful, raspy voice and spasmodic dance moves while performing. He often performed cover versions of popular songs, especially songs by the Beatles.

His love of the Beatles music was well known and appreciated by the band's members. Former Beatle Ringo Starr reacted to Cocker's death on social media, writing: "Goodbye and God bless to Joe Cocker from one of his friends peace and love."

The Grammy award winner's hits included songs like "Everybody Hurts" and "Ain't No Sunshine."

One of his most memorable songs was in 1982 when Cocker recorded the duet "Up Where We Belong" with Jennifer Warnes for the film "An Officer and a Gentleman." The song became an international hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100. It also won a Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo and an Academy Award for Best Original Song.

Cocker also appeared in a number of movies, including "Across the Universe," "Woodstock," and "Party at the Palace."

Cocker received an Order of The British Empire award in 2007 for his contribution to music, reports the BBC.