Sly and the Family Stone singer dies aged 82
Sly Stone, the singer-songwriter and frontman of Sly and the Family Stone, has died at the age of 82 after battling COPD [chronic obstructive pulmonary disease] and other health issues.
Stone passed away peacefully surrounded by his three children, close friend, and extended family, according to a statement from his family.
Sly and the Family Stone rose to fame with their 1969 hit "Dance to the Music."
Stone, born Sylvester Stewart in Denton, Texas, was raised in a religious family and formed a gospel group called the Stewart Four with his siblings.
Stone's family mentioned that he recently finished writing the screenplay for his life story, which they plan to share with the world.
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