at first it seemed like just a rumor or a hoax but now it has been confirmed. Joe Cocker died aged 70, apparently from lung cancer.
http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-30582761 (http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-30582761)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRzKUVjHkGk
Wow that's pretty sad, i loved some of his songs...my mom was a big fan.