Music legend Chuck Berry has died aged 90.

The rock and roll star died at his home in Missouri after a "medical emergency" on Saturday at 1.30pm local time, police officials said.

Medics tried to revive the singer and guitarist, known for hits including Johnny B Goode and You Never Can Tell, but it was too late.

On his 90th birthday in October, Berry announced his first album in 38 years was set to be released in 2017.

At the time, Berry said: "This record is dedicated to my beloved Toddy [his wife of 58 years].

"My darlin' I'm growing old! I've worked on this record for a long time. Now I can hang up my shoes!"

Titled Chuck, the album was to consist mainly of new material written and produced by Berry.

Berry received a lifetime achievement Grammy in 1984 was among the first musicians to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on its opening in 1986.

Titled Chuck, the album was to consist mainly of new material written and produced by Berry.

A St Charles County Police Department spokesperson "sadly" confirmed "the death of Charles Edward Anderson Berry Sr., better known as legendary musician Chuck Berry".

The statement added: "The family requests privacy during this time of bereavement."

Berry received a lifetime achievement Grammy in 1984 was among the first musicians to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on its opening in 1986.