Burke, who had been due to perform at an Amsterdam club on Tuesday, died after arrival at the Amsterdam airport from Los Angeles, Dutch public broadcaster NOS said. A Schiphol airport spokeswoman in Amsterdam confirmed that Burke had died, but could not provide further details. She directed all further inquiries to Burke's management. Known as the King of Rock & Soul, Burke was a preacher turned singer and had released his latest album "Nothing's Impossible" in April.