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Sixto Rodriguez, subject of Oscar-winning doc 'Searching for Sugar Man,' dead at 81

2023-08-09 23:57
Detroit musician Sixto Rodriguez, the subject of the documentary "'Searching for Sugar Man" -- which won the 2013 best documentary Academy Award -- has died, according to an announcement on his official website.
Sixto Rodriguez, subject of Oscar-winning doc 'Searching for Sugar Man,' dead at 81

Detroit musician Sixto Rodriguez, the subject of the documentary "'Searching for Sugar Man" -- which won the 2013 best documentary Academy Award -- has died, according to an announcement on his official website.

The following statement, posted on Tuesday, was included in the notice:

"It is with great sadness that we at Sugarman.org announce that Sixto Diaz Rodriguez has passed away earlier today.

We extend our most heartfelt condolences to his daughters -- Sandra, Eva and Regan -- and to all his family.

Rodriguez was 81 years old.

May His Dear Soul Rest In Peace"

No cause of death was indicated.

This story is developing and will be updated