Womack dies at 70 ; his publicist reveals no other details . Last year , he revealed to BBC 6 music that he had early signs of Alzheimer 's disease . ` He said 4 months he 'd been diagnosed with early signs of Alzheimer 's disease . Sam Cooke was inducted into Cooke in 2009 . He married the widow of music partner Sam Cooke 2009 after the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 's death .
Womack dies at 70 ; his publicist reveals no other details . He said 4 months he 'd been diagnosed with early signs of Alzheimer 's disease . Sam Cooke was inducted into Cooke in 2009 . He married the widow of music partner Sam Cooke 2009 after the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 's death .