Ron Asheton, founding member of The Stooges, has died, it has been announced.
According to reports, the original guitarist in the seminal Detroit rock act suffered a heart attack.
He was found at his home in Ann Arbor on Monday evening, with local police speculating his body may have lain undiscovered for a few days.
An autopsy has not yet taken place although there is no suggestion of foul play, Detective Sgt Jim Stephenson told local reporters.
Asheton formed The Stooges with brother Scott, Dave Alexander and Iggy Pop in 1967, with the band going on to become amongst rock's most influential acts.
They reformed in 2003 and were amongst the nominees for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2009.
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