Bobby Caldwell dead at 71

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Caldwell's wife Mary confirmed his death Wednesday via a statement shared to social media.

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The singer-songwriter died at home at the age of 71.

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I held him tight in my arms as he left us. I am forever heartbroken,

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his wife wrote on Twitter. "Thanks to all of you for your many prayers over the years.

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He had been 'FLOXED,' it took his health over the last 6 years and 2 months. Rest with God, my Love.

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Mary said the musician had been "floxed" years before his death – which led to health issues.

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Floxed" refers to having an adverse effect from a fluoroquinolone antibiotic, according to Regenerative Medicine LA.

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