At least he had a long career and we got so much from his artistry unlike musicians who died before their prime, like:
Hendrix, Morrison, Joplin, Staley, Valens, Ray Vaughan, Bonham, Cobain, Holly, Winehouse, Marley, Vicious, Hutchence, Shakur, Moon, Jones, Selena and so many others I didn't mention.
Unfortunately we will witness everyone die in our lifetime. Wow, that sounded kind of morbid.