Bobby Whitlock, who co-founded Derek and the Dominos with Eric Clapton and played with George Harrison, died Sunday at the age of 77. His manager, Carol Kaye, confirmed to “Variety” that Whitlock died after a brief bout with cancer.

Bobby Whitlock, co-founder of Derek and the Dominos and a key contributor to George Harrison’s “All Things Must Pass,” has died at 77 after a brief battle with cancer.

(NEXSTAR) – Bobby Whitlock, the songwriter and musician who co-founded Derek and the Dominos alongside Eric Clapton, died on Sunday at the age of 77. Carole Kaye, Whitlock’s manager, said the rocker died “after a brief illness” at his home in Texas, according to a statement provided to outlets including Variety and ABC Audio.