Sly Stone, founder of the SLY band and Family Stone, died at the age of 82.
On Monday, the leader’s eccentric family revealed in a statement that Stone. whose real name was Sylvester Stewart, died in Los Angeles after a long battle against lung disease.
“With a deep sadness that we announced the death of our beloved father, Sly Stone of Sly and Family Stone,” said his family in the statement in the statement
Revealing the cause of the death of the singer and composer, his family said in Orbituray: “After a prolonged battle with COPD and other underlying health problems, Sly died peacefully, surrounded by her three children, her closest friend and her extended family.”
“While we cry his absence, we comfort ourselves to knowing that his extraordinary musical legacy will continue to resonate and inspire for coming generations,” the statement continued.
“We extend our deepest gratitude for the effusion of love and prayers during this difficult time. We want peace and harmony to all those who were played by Sly’s life and its iconic music. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for their unwavering support,” he concluded.
The musical icon was the main driving force behind SLY AND THE FAMILY STONEAn American multirracial band that is considered one of the most influential of all time.
It is pertinent to mention that a documentary named Sly Lives! It was made in Stone’s Rise and Fall in Music, which was launched in 2025. The script for the history of his life is also known as the burden of black genius.
