Jerry Lee Lewis, rock 'n' roll pioneer who sang 'Great Balls of Fire,' dies at 87 | CNN

Jerry Lee Lewis, the piano-pounding, foot-stomping singer who electrified early rock ‘n’ roll with hits like “Great Balls of Fire” and “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On” before marital scandal derailed his career, has died, according to a statement from his representative, Zach Farnum. He was 87. Lewis passed away at his home in Desoto County, Mississippi, south of Memphis, the statement said. Farnum told CNN that Lewis died of “natural causes” when reached by phone.

In 1989 “Great Balls of Fire!”, a biopic starring Dennis Quaid as Lewis, brought new attention to Lewis’ life and music. Lewis even recorded new versions of his hits for the soundtrack. But his personal life remained messy. He was married seven times and filed for bankruptcy in 1988, claiming he owed the IRS more than $2 million. He also battled alcoholism, drug addiction and other health problems for years.

Rest in Peace!

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If I had chosen years ago in a 'when did Jerry Lee Lewis die' bet, I would have lost.

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At least he got to see House of dragons im sure he loved it

Death brings most of us to the same place “ six feet under “ RIP 🪦 Rock on Jerry Lee !

Rock & Roll legend first and foremost. A real hard rocker!

Kind of leaving out the whole underage cousin thing...

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I thought he died in the same plane crash with Ritchie Valens. 😅

RIP Jerry Lee Lewis.🎹

I thought he died decades ago

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The fifties music will alway's be my favorite , Rest In Peace Jerry Lee Lewis . 🙏 💔 🎹

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Is he the guy who married his under-aged cousin or something like that? 🤷

I thought he died years ago

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Jerry Lee Lewis has passed away at 87 years old. We send our condolences to his family and loved ones 🙏

So we’re just going to gloss right over the child rape part?

Wow. He changed the world with his music. What a legend. I feel bad, I didn't realize he was still alive. RIP.

Let's see how much of the media will mention this

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Let me guess--just got his COVID booster...

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So sad. An other legend gone. May Jerry Lee Lewis Rest in Peace.🙏🏼

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I would have lost a: 'when did Jerry Lee Lewis die' bet, I would have picked years ago 😳

Fascinating stuff. Sometimes when someone dies the shock of it is that they are still alive in the first place. One of his seven wives was a cousin who was 13!

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