Daughters Pearl and Amanda and close friends have been with him throughout the last 24 hours."
They divorced in 2001.
Newsweekreports Gillespie and her famous husband worked together in the star’s later career.

But she is thinking of us, the fans, in her time of grief.
“We thank you for your understanding of our need for privacy at this time.
From his heart to your souls…don’t ever stop rocking!”
