80's Rock Musician, 'Jeopardy' Singer Greg Kihn Dead At 75

Rock musician Greg Kihn, best known for his 1980s hits and his long-running radio show in the Bay Area, has died at the age of 75, according to his management.

In a statement on his official website, Kihn died Tuesday following a battle with Alzheimer's disease.

"With a unique songwriting style that blended folk, classic rock, blues and pop, his sound helped define a rich musical legacy in the San Francisco Bay Area scene. Greg rose to worldwide fame in the 1980s and left an indelible mark for generations to come," said a statement on his website.

"Rest in peace, dear Greg. Your music, your voice, your stories, your spirit and your passion will forever echo in our hearts and inspire countless souls," the statement went on to say.

Kihn scored his first big hit in 1981, when "The Breakup Song (They Don't Write 'Em)" reached number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Two years later, his song "Jeopardy" reached number two on the Hot 100 and number one on the Billboard dance chart, the biggest hit of his career.

Outside of music, Kihn was known as an author and helped raise money for Operation Care and Comfort, a San Jose-based nonprofit supporting veterans.

Kihn is survived by his wife Jay Arafiles-Kihn, son Ryan Kihn, daughter Alex Harrington-Kihn, son in-law Samora Harrington, two grandchildren and other family members.

In lieu of flowers, Kihn's family urged donations be made to The Alzheimer's Association in Greg Kihn's name.