Bo Diddley, a pioneer of rock 'n' roll who inspired decades of other musicians, died Monday from heart failure in his Florida home. He was 79.

Diddley had been sick for some time having suffered a heart attack in August, three months after suffering a stroke while touring in Iowa.

Doctors said the stroke affected his ability to speak, and he had returned to Florida to continue rehabilitation.

The legendary singer and performer, known for his homemade square guitar, dark glasses and black hat, was an inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, has a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame, and received a Grammy lifetime achievement award in 1999.

May Bo Diddley rest in peace.