Singer Dan Fogelberg Dies of Cancer

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See More... Singer-songwriter Dan Fogelberg, whose '70s and '80s soft-rock hits, such as "Leader of the Band" and "Same Old Lang Syne," combined poignant lyrics with his tender delivery, died Sunday, his family announced. He was 56.

"He fought a brave battle with cancer and died peacefully at home in Maine with his wife Jean at his side," said the statement, the Associated Press reports.

Fogelberg's advanced prostate cancer was diagnosed three years ago. "His strength, dignity and grace in the face of the daunting challenges of this disease were an inspiration to all who knew him," the family statement added.

Among his more popular albums were Nether Lands, which included the song "Dancing Shoes," and "Phoenix." Later in his career, his music focused on the environment. His final album was 2003's Full Circle.