Lynyrd Skynyrd Keyboardist Billy Powell Dies at 56
The legendary keyboardist for Lynyrd Skynyrd died today (Jan. 29, 2009) in his condo in Jacksonville, Florida. Billy called 911 at about 12:55 a.m. Wednesday saying he was having trouble
breathing. Rescue crews performed CPR, but he was pronounced dead at
1:52 a.m., said Orange Park Police Lt. Mark Cornett.
Powell, 56, who has a history of heart problems, missed a Tuesday appointment with his doctor for a cardiac evaluation. A heart attack is suspected. No autopsy will be performed because Powell's cardiologist will sign the death certificate, Cornett said.
Powell survived the infamous plane crash that took most of the lives of Lynyrd Skynyrd. Ronnie Van Zant; guitarist Steve Gaines; and his sister, vocalist Cassie Gaines; as well as an assistant road manager, the pilot and co-pilot were all killed in the plane crash.
RIP Billy
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Powell, 56, who has a history of heart problems, missed a Tuesday appointment with his doctor for a cardiac evaluation. A heart attack is suspected. No autopsy will be performed because Powell's cardiologist will sign the death certificate, Cornett said.
Powell survived the infamous plane crash that took most of the lives of Lynyrd Skynyrd. Ronnie Van Zant; guitarist Steve Gaines; and his sister, vocalist Cassie Gaines; as well as an assistant road manager, the pilot and co-pilot were all killed in the plane crash.
RIP Billy
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