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Sly Stone — frontman of the legendary rock group Sly and the Household Stone — has handed away on the age of 82.
Musician Sly Stone performs throughout day 3 of the Coachella Valley Music & Artwork Pageant 2010 held at The Empire Polo Membership on April 18, 2010 in Indio, California. (Picture by Charley Gallay/Getty Pictures)
Sly Stone’s household reveals reason for demise
“It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved dad, Sly Stone of Sly and the Family Stone,” the assertion started (per the New York Publish).
“After a prolonged battle with [Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease] and other underlying health issues, Sly passed away peacefully, surrounded by his three children, his closest friend, and his extended family,” the household continued, including:
“While we mourn his absence, we take solace in knowing that his extraordinary musical legacy will continue to resonate and inspire for generations to come.”
Musician Sly Stone within the viewers on the 2009 GRAMMY Salute To Trade Icons honoring Clive Davis on the Beverly Hilton Lodge on February 7, 2009 in Beverly Hills, California. (Picture by Kevin Winter/Getty Pictures)
Remembering an epic profession
Stone’s family members proceeded to pay tribute to his epic profession, which delivered such hits as “Everyday People” and “Dance to the Music.”
“Sly was a monumental figure, a groundbreaking innovator, and a true pioneer who redefined the landscape of pop, funk, and rock music,” the assertion continued.
“His iconic songs have left an indelible mark on the world, and his influence remains undeniable.”
Plainly Sly’s sickness didn’t gradual his artistic output, because the household experiences that Stone had not too long ago “completed the screenplay for his life story” and that the way forward for the undertaking will likely be “shared with the world in due course.”
US singer Sly Stone performs 19 July 2007 through the Good Jazz competition in Good. (ERIC ESTRADE/AFP through Getty Pictures)
“In a testament to his enduring creative spirit, Sly recently completed the screenplay for his life story, a project we are eager to share with the world in due course, which follows a memoir published in 2024,” they mentioned.
The household concluded by expressing gratitude for the “outpouring of love and prayers” they’d acquired within the remaining days of his sickness.
“We extend our deepest gratitude for the outpouring of love and prayers during this difficult time,” the assertion concluded. “We wish peace and harmony to all who were touched by Sly’s life and his iconic music. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your unwavering support.”
Our ideas exit to Sly’s family members throughout this troublesome time.
We hope they’re capable of take solace in the truth that his music will reside on for a few years to return.
