Singer Joe Cocker has died age 70.

His death was confirmed by agent Barrie Marshall, who called Cocker "without doubt the greatest rock-soul voice ever to come out of Britain."

Cocker had his first major hit with a cover of the Beatles song "With a Little Help From my Friends" and subsequently enjoyed success throughout a career that lasted over six decades. He was best known for hits such as; "You are so Beautiful" and the Grammy Award winning 1983 song, "Up Where We Belong”.

Cocker was honoured with an OBE in 2007.

You Can Leave Your Hat On was featured in the 1986 film "9 1/2 Weeks".

Mr Marshall said in his statement that Cocker was "simply unique".

"Hugely talented - a true star - but a kind and humble man who loved to perform," Mr Marshall added in a statement.

"Anyone who ever saw him live will never forget him."

Cocker, from Sheffield, shot to fame in the 1960s and performed at Woodstock in 1969.