Otis Redding III, Son of Iconic Singer, Dies at 59 from Cancer
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Otis Redding III, the son of the legendary soul singer Otis Redding, has died at the age of 59 due to cancer. He was a guitarist and singer who performed with the funk band The Reddings, which recorded six albums in the 1980s. Despite never matching his father's success, he continued to perform and was grateful for his father's enduring legacy. He also worked with his family's foundation to organize summer camps that teach children to play music and served as board president of the local chapter of Meals on Wheels.
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