LAFAYETTE, La. (The Daily Advertiser) – Local songwriter/singer/piano player David Egan died Friday afternoon at home after a second battle with cancer.

Todd Mouton, a close friend of the musician, confirmed Egan’s death.

Egan, who would have turned 62 on Sunday, wrote songs covered by the likes of Joe Cocker, Percy Sledge, Irma Thomas and others.

A memorial will be held at a later date.