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Rock n' Roll pioneer Jerry Lee Lewis has died at age 87

FILE PHOTO: Jerry Lee Lewis performs at the19th annual Bridge School Benefit Concert in Mountain View, California October 29, 2005. REUTERS/Kimberly White/File Photo

Jerry Lee Lewis, a pioneer of rock n' roll with hits such as "Great Balls of Fire," has died at age 87, his publicist said on Friday.

Lewis passed away at his home in Desoto County, Mississippi, with his wife, Judith, by his side, a statement from his publicist said.

(Reporting by Lisa Richwine; editing by Jonathan Oatis)

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