New Delhi, Oct. 10 -- Iconic singer John Lodge died on Friday at the age of 82, his family confirmed. He was best known as the singer and bass guitarist of The Moody Blues.

In a statement, his family said Lodge had been "suddenly and unexpectedly taken from us."

"As anyone who knew this massive-hearted man knows, it was his enduring love of his wife, Kirsten, and his family that was the most important thing to him, followed by his passion for music and his faith," the family's statement said.

The Moody Blues singer and bassist was born in Birmingham. He played on some of the group's best-known songs, including Nights in White Satin, Question and Isn't Life Strange.

The news of the singer's demise has saddened fans worldwide.

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