- 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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Sly Stone death: Funk and soul legend of ‘Dance to the Music’ fame dies aged 82
