The world of rock and roll lost another legend on Sunday, as The Cars lead singer Ric Ocasek died in New York City, ET can confirm. Im stunned and saddened by the loss of Ric Ocasek - he was a visionary who affected the lives and hearts of everyone who listened to music in the 80s. RainnWilson (@rainnwilson) September 16, 2019"Farewell, Ric Ocasek, architect of a whole sound," tweeted BandCamp senior editor Jes Skolnik. Farewell, Ric Ocasek, architect of a whole sound. Cupp (@secupp) September 16, 2019RIP Ric Ocasek.

Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesRic Ocasek, lead singer of the rock band The Cars, died Sunday in New York City, police said. The New York Police Department received a call around 4 p.m. "for an unconscious male" at a townhouse on East 19th Street, the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Public Information told CNN. Ocasek, whose identity was confirmed by police, was pronounced dead at the scene. The Cars became hugely popular in the late 1970s and 80s with hits including "My Best Friend's Girl" and "Drive." The-CNN-Wire & 2019 Cable News Network, Inc., a Time Warner Company.