Michael Sumler, a member of the iconic R&B band Kool & the Gang, tragically died at the age of 71 in a car accident. The Grammy-winning band confirmed the news of Sumler’s death on Thursday.

Kool & The Gang ‘s Michael Sumler passed away over the weekend at the age of 71. As reported by Fox 5 Atlanta, Sumler — known by fans as “Chicago Mike” — died in a car crash in Georgia ...

Michael Sumler has died in a car crash at the age of 71, US outlets report Kool & The Gang won two Grammys and were induced into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2024 (Picture: Ebet Roberts/Redferns) ...

Kool & the Gang’s Michael Sumler, Known as ‘Chicago Mike,’ Dead at 71 The band's hype man, who energized crowds with his energetic choreography, died in a car crash over the weekend ...

Michael Sumler, known as “Chicago Mike,” a longtime member of the legendary R&B and funk band Kool & the Gang, died at age 71 in a car crash on May 25. According to Cobb County Police, Sumler ...

In its statement, Kool & the Gang described Sumler as “our longtime wardrobe valet” and said he worked with the band from 2000 to 2015, “making sure the guys looked their best on stage every ...

MABLETON, Ga. — Michael Sumler, a longtime member of the iconic funk band Kool & the Gang, died Sunday night in a crash on Veterans Memorial Highway in Cobb County. He was 71. Known to fans as ...