Ric Ocasek, lead singer of The Cars, found dead at 75 years old

The New York Police Department received a call around 4 p.m."for an unconscious male" at a townhouse on East 19th Street, the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Public Information told CNN.Ocasek, whose identity was confirmed by police, was pronounced dead at the scene. The Cars became hugely popular in the late 1970s and early 80s with hits including"My Best Friend's Girl" and"Drive.

— Billy Idol September 16, 2019 Peter Frampton tweeted that his thoughts were with Ocasek's family and applauded his career as a writer and singer.So sad. Such a great writer, singer, player, producer. My thoughts are with his family. Rest in peace. https://t.co/YfuW7sPgPD — Peter Frampton September 16, 2019 Gun N' Roses guitarist Slash posted a photo of Ocasek during a performance. View this post on Instagram RIP #RicOcasek Rainn Wilson, star of"The Office," also tweeted his condolences, saying he was"stunned and saddened."I'm stunned and saddened by the loss of Ric Ocasek - he was a visionary who affected the lives and hearts of everyone who listened to music in the 80s.

— RainnWilson September 16, 2019 CNN's Melissa Gray and Hollie Silverman contributed to this report.

RIP Ric

This is a sad day for music ...

Great band! R.I.P

Glad to hear it is heart disease and not an overdose.

R.I.P. Rick, thanks for the great music over the years!

Eddie Money, now Ric Ocasek. Sheesh if I’m Steve Perry I’m wrapping my ass n bubble wrap for a month ruleof3

Bummer. “moving in stereo”. Iconic, original band.

'Summer, summer, summer... It's like a merry-go-'round' 🎶

This really DRIVES home how old some of these rockers have become.

🎶who's going to drive you hoooome tonight?🎶 😪

😕😕

included you might think I'm crazy and everything she does is magic RiP 💐 RickOcasek 💕

Send the Cars to the Hall of Fame

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