AC/DC Guitarist Malcolm Young Has Died Aged 64

Malcolm Young, one of the co-founders of AC/DC has died at the age of 64.

It was announced by the band that Young passed away peacefully on Saturday with his family by his bedside. He had been suffering from dementia for a number of years and it is believed that this played a factor in his death.

He founded the famous band, along with his brother Angus, in 1973 and are best known for songs such as 'Back in Black' and 'Highway To Hell' and 'High Voltage'.

In 2014 Malcolm had been replaced in the band, due to his issues with dementia, by his nephew Stevie Young.

He is survived by his wife, two children and three grandchildren.