Deep Purple's Jon Lord dies

Jon Lord
Deep Purple's Jon Lord died following a battle with pancreatic cancer Credit: PA Stills

Jon Lord, who founded heavy rock band Deep Purple, has died at the age of 71.

The Leicester-born keyboard player, who had pancreatic cancer, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away in London.

He co-wrote the band's most famous song, Smoke On The Water.

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