His publicist, Sonya Kolowrat, confirmed Friday that the singer had died but provided no other details.
Womack was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease two years ago and dealt with a number of health issues, including prostate cancer. Womack performed two weeks ago at Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Manchester, Tenn., and seemed in good health and spirits.
“I know God is in the blessing business because I’m not supposed to be here,” Womack told USA TODAY in July 2012, nearly 20 years after beating a cocaine addiction. “There’s still a lot for me to do, and if I can sing some great music and make people happy, I’ve got the best gig in the world.”
Albarn, founder of the virtual band Gorillaz, and XL Recordings president Richard Russell helped Womack regain his career with 2012 comeback album The Bravest Man in the Universe, his first in 18 years.