Sly Stone, founder of the Sly group and the Family Stone, died at the age of 82.
On Monday, the family of the eccentric singer revealed in a statement that Stone. whose real name was Sylvester Stewart, who died in Los Angeles after a long battle against pulmonary disease.
“It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of our beloved father, Sly Stone of Sly and the Family Stone,” revealed her family in the declaration
Restracting the cause of the death-songwriter’s death, his family told Orbuturay: “After a prolonged battle with MPOC and other underlying health problems, Sly died peacefully, surrounded by her three children, her closest friend and her extended family.”
“While we mourn his absence, we take comfort knowing that his extraordinary musical heritage will continue to resonate and inspire for future generations,” continued the press release.
“We extend our deepest gratitude for the outpouring of love and prayers during this difficult period. We wish peace and harmony to all those who have been affected by the life of Sly and its emblematic music. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your unshakable support,” he concluded.
The music icon was the main driving force behind Sly and family stoneA multiracial American group which is considered one of the most influential of all time.
It is relevant to mention that a documentary named Sly Lives!, Was made on the rise and the fall of Stone’s music, which was published in 2025. The script for its life story is also known as the Barck Genius burden.
