Otis Redding III, musician and son of legendary singer, dies in Macon at age 59

BIBB COUNTY, Ga. — Otis Redding III, the son of legendary Georgia singer who became a musician himself, has died. He was 59.

Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones confirmed to Channel 2′s ABC affiliate WGXA-TV that Redding died at a Macon hospital.

The news station reports that the Redding family is preparing a statement to release later today. His cause of death has not been released.

[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]

Redding III followed in his father’s footsteps as a musician and performed with his brothers as “The Reddings.” He also volunteered for local charities, including Meals on Wheels of Middle Georgia, according to his Facebook page.

TRENDING STORIES:

Channel 2 Action News spoke to Redding III back in 2018 after his battle with prostate cancer.

“Any time you hear the word you have a life-threatening disease like cancer, it gets to you mentally,” Redding III said.

He underwent a successful surgery at Piedmont Healthcare in Atlanta that year.

[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]

IN OTHER NEWS

This browser does not support the video element.