Famous for his hits with Sly and the Family Stone, the abundantly talented musician created infectious and enduring music in the 1960s and 1970s.

BEACH Boys legend Brian Wilson died from respiratory arrest after a series of serious health issues, his death certificate ...

Sly Stone passed away on June 9, 2025, at his home in Granada Hills, Los Angeles. He was 82. According to his representatives ...

Sly Stone, legendary funk pioneer and frontman of Sly and the Family Stone, passes away at 82 after battling COPD.

US musician Sly Stone performing in 2006. He died after a battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and other health issues. PHOTO: AFP ...

Sly Stone's Battle with COPD. During the final years of his life, Sly Stone battled numerous health issues because of COPD.This long-term lung disease made it difficult for him to breathe and ...

The music world mourns the loss of funk pioneer Sly Stone, who passed away at 82 after battling COPD and other health issues. His family confirmed his peaceful death, surrounded by loved ones ...

Revolutionary musician Sly Stone was the founding member of Sly and the Family ... who said he passed away peacefully after “a prolonged battle with COPD and other underlying health issues”. ...

Sly Stone, the pioneering leader of the funk band bearing his name, Sly and the Family Stone, has died, according to his ...

Sly Stone left behind a musical legacy as a singer, funk band leader, and songwriter. But the legendary rocker, who led the group, Sly and the Family Stone, was dealing with serious health issues ...

Sly Stone, San Francisco deejay turned funk music icon, has died, his family announced on Monday. ... After a prolonged battle with COPD and other underlying health issues, ...

Sly Stone’s Death at 82: A Funk Legend’s Legacy. S ly Stone, born Sylvester Stewart, passed away on June 9, 2025, at the age of 82, leaving the music world in mourning for one of funk’s ...