This sad news broke after the Day in Rock was published yesterday, for those that missed the update: Deep Purple icon Jon Lord has died from a health complication as a result of his fight with cancer.

Slash, Black Sabbath's Geezer Butler and Whitesnake legend David Coverdale are just some of the names to have paid tribute to Deep Purple keyboardist and hugely influential artist Jon Lord, who sadly passed away yesterday at the age of 71.

Deep Purple icon Jon Lord has died from a health complication as a result of his fight with cancer

The Deep Purple co-founder passed away earlier today at the age of 71

LONDON (Reuters) - Jon Lord, keyboardist and co-founder of British rock group Deep Purple, has died in a London hospital aged 71, his official website said on Monday. "It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Jon Lord, who suffered a fatal pulmonary embolism today, Monday 16 July at the London Clinic, after a long battle with pancreati...