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NME — Singer is thought to have suffered a heart attack more info

BBC 6 Music — Tributes to cult rock hero Alex Chilton, who influenced acts from REM to Wilco more info

Guardian Music — The Box Tops and Big Star singer allegedly suffered heart problems in New Orleans yesterdayAlex Chilton, singer and guitarist with influential bands the Box Tops and Big Star, has died aged 59.Chilton is reported to have suffered heart problems in Ne... more info

BBC News - UK — Influential singer and guitarist Alex Chilton, who enjoyed a cult following with Big Star, dies in New Orleans. more info

DrownedInSound — Alex Chilton, singer for The Box Tops and most famously Big Star, has died aged 59 in New Orleans of a suspected heart attack. He was due to perform with Big Star at SXSW in Austin on Saturday. Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com more info

Star Online, Malaysia — NEW ORLEANS (AP): Singer and guitarist Alex Chilton, known for his influential work with bands the Box Tops and Big Star, died Wednesday. He was 59. more info

The Music Fix — News Flash: RIP Alex ChiltonThe Music Fix was shocked and saddened to hear about the untimely death of Big Star's Alex Chilton who died unexpectedly from heart problems yesterday aged 59. Chilton had been scheduled to perform with Big Star on Saturd... more info

CNN Showbiz — Rock guitarist and singer Alex Chilton, known for his work with bands the Box Tops and Big Star, died Wednesday. more info

Spinner.com — Filed under: R.I.P.Alex Chilton of Big Star, who has died at the age of 59 in New Orleans, La. after suffering heart problems, left an indelible mark on pop music with a literate but accessible sensibility and a masterful_thumbnail.gift for songwriti... more info