- By Steven McIntosh
- Entertainment reporter
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Rodriguez, pictured in 2017, did not know for years how popular his music had become in South Africa
Sixto Rodriguez, the musician and subject of the documentary Searching for Sugar Man, has died aged 81.
The Detroit-born singer’s official website confirmed he died on Tuesday.
Rodriguez launched his career in 1967 but initially struggled to find success in his native US and was ultimately dropped by his record label.
However, his…
