Singer Sly Stone passed away: A heartbreaking bad news has come from the world of entertainment, which has sent a wave of mourning in the industry. Legendary veteran musician and ‘Family Affair’ pioneer Sly Stone has passed away. His death has been confirmed by the family through a social media post.
As soon as this news came, the music industry is in mourning. At the same time, Sly Stone’s fans are paying their emotional tribute to him.
Sly Stone was diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Sly Stone’s publicist Carlin Donovan has confirmed through a statement that the great musician Sly Stone has breathed his last at his home in Los Angeles. He has said goodbye to this world at the age of 82.
According to the statement, Sly Stone was Suffering from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and other health-related diseases for a long time. breathed his last among his family and Sly Stone passed away
RIP Sly Stone (1943–2025), the funk pioneer who made the world dance, think, and get higher. His music changed everything—and it still does. pic.twitter.com/gSRlr6qW5g
— Eric Alper 🎧 (@ThatEricAlper) June 9, 2025
Family’s official statement on Sly Stone’s death
Sly Stone family’s statement has come out on the death of Sly Stone. Through a post, they wrote,
‘It is with a very sad heart that we announce the death of our father Sly Stone of Sly and The Family Stone. He was battling COPD and other health related diseases. After going through this for a long time, he has said goodbye peacefully among his three children and close friends, family. We hope that his great musical legacy will continue to inspire generations to come.’
Who was Sly Stone?
Born in Denton, Texas, Sly Stone’s real name was Sylvester Stewart. However, his fans knew him by the stage name Sly Stone.
The musician started showing his interest in music from a very young age. After moving to Northern California, he started using home recording, multitrack layering and drum machines.
This is where he got success. In the last few years, he was honored with many awards including Grammy for his contribution to the world of music.
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