A career that began at 21, with successful tours like Rock in Rio in 1985 and albums like Whitesnake with sales of 20 million copies. Guitarist John Sykes has passed away at the age of 65 after "a tough battle with cancer,

Legendary guitarist John Sykes died at the age of 65. The death of the talented musician was confirmed Jan. 20 in an official statement posted on Facebook. “It is with great sorrow we share that John Sykes has passed away after a hard fought battle with cancer,

Guitarist John Sykes died earlier this month after a battle with cancer. He was 65.