On This Day, November 13, 2016: Leon Russell dies at age 74 Monday, November 13 by ABC NewsOn This Day, November 13, 2016…Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Leon Russell died in his sleep at age 74.His songs, including “Superstar,” “A Song for You,” “Delta Lady” and “This Masquerade,” were big hits for other artists, and he worked with everyone from Bob Dylan and Joe Cocker to George... Read More.