Former Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Ed King, who co-wrote the band's iconic hit Sweet Home Alabama, passed away at 68. According to a Facebook post, King died at his home in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday.

"It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Ed King who died at his home in Nashville, Tennessee on August 22nd, 2018. We thank his many friends and fans for their love and support of Ed during his life and career, [sic]" read the post.