Sly Stone, a pioneer of funk and soul, has died at the age of 82. “After a prolonged battle with COPD and other underlying health issues, Sly passed away peacefully, surrounded by his three ...

Funk and soul pioneer Sly Stone, real name Sylvester Stewart, has died aged 82 following a “prolonged” battle with lung disease COPD, his family have confirmed. Stewart’s family broke the news on ...

Pioneering psychedelic soul legend Sly Stone has died at the age of 82. The news was confirmed in a statement from Stone's family. "After a prolonged battle with COPD [chronic obstructive ...

Sly Stone, the enigmatic genius behind Sly and the Family Stone, passed away on June 9 at the age of 82, leaving behind a sonic blueprint that continues to influence funk, soul, hip hop, and ...