WhatsApp Channel Join Now Sly Stone, the iconic leader of Sly and the Family Stone, died at age 82, his family confirmed on Monday, June 9, 2025. According to a statement reported by Reuters, Stone, born Sylvester Stewart, passed away due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and other long-term health problems.
Surrounded by his three children, a close friend, and extended family, Stone died peacefully, his family told the Associated Press. “We are deeply saddened, but we take comfort knowing his music will continue to inspire generations,” they said. The family also shared with CNN that Stone had recently completed a screenplay about his life story.
Formed in California in 1966, Sly and the Family Stone topped music charts with hits like “Everyday People” and “Dance to the Music.” The band, featuring Stone’s brother Freddie on guitar, sister Rose on keyboard and vocals, Cynthia Robinson on trumpet, Greg Errico on drums, Jerry Martini on saxophone, and Larry Graham on bass and vocals, blended jazz, soul, gospel, and rock. Their song “Dance to the Music” was honored in the Grammy Hall of Fame and listed among Rolling Stone’s “500 Greatest Songs of All Time,” as reported by CNN.
Stone’s innovative sound helped make funk music a global sensation. “Sly was a pioneer whose influence on music is undeniable,” his family stated to Reuters. They expressed gratitude for the support from fans during this difficult time.
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