Former Santana singer Alex Ligertwood dies aged 79

Alex Ligertwood, the Scottish singer best known for his work with Santana, has died at the age of 79.

The news was confirmed in a statement from his wife Shawn Brogan, who said he passed away at his home in Santa Monica, California on April 30. “It’s with great sadness and heartache to announce the passing of my sweet dear Alex Ligertwood,” she wrote. “Alex died peacefully in his sleep with his doggy Bobo by his side.”

“Alex was loved by so many...