(CNN) Troy Sneed, a Grammy-nominated gospel singer and record label founder, has died of complications from Covid-19, his publicist Bill Carpenter confirmed to CNN.

Sneed was 52.

Known for gospel radio hits, including "My Heart Says Yes" and "Worked It Out," Sneed died Monday at a hospital in Jacksonville, Florida.

"Troy was like a brother to me," Mike Chandler, chief executive officer of Rejoice! Musical Soul Food radio network, said in a statement. "He was a businessman. He was a husband; he was a father. He was an industry leader so it's not just my loss it's a loss to the whole industry."

"He was one of the most talented men in our industry but more importantly Troy was a good person and he did a lot of good work," Chandler said. "The world is going to miss him."

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