Sly Stone died at age 82, his family announced in a statement on Monday, June 9 According to Sly's relatives, his death came after "a prolonged battle with COPD and other underlying health issues" ...

Sly Stone died at age 82, his family announced in a statement on Monday, June 9 According to Sly's relatives, his death came after "a prolonged battle with COPD and other underlying health issues" ...

Sly Stone, an icon of funk music, has died at the age of 82 following a prolonged battle with COPD, a chronic lung condition that can block airflow and cause difficulty breathing.

He was 82. "It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved dad, Sly Stone of Sly and the Family Stone," a statement shared with USA TODAY on June 9 reads.

Sly Stone makes a rare appearance performing his song "if you want me to stay" with The Family Stone during Hippiefest 2015 at Count Basie Theater on August 23, 2015 in Red Bank, New Jersey.

Sly shot to prominence in the music industry in 1968 alongside his band Sly and the Family Stone with their hit “Dance to the Music,” which landed in the top 10 on both the pop and R&B charts.

Thank you, Sly Stone, for being so generous with your music before your death on Monday at the age of 82 — for the wealth of durable hits that includes “Stand!,” “Sing a Simple Song ...

Sly Stone died at age 82, his family announced in a statement on Monday, June 9 According to Sly's relatives, his death came after "a prolonged battle with COPD and other underlying health issues" ...

Sly Stone, influential leader of Sly and the Family Stone who revolutionized funk, soul, R&B, rock and psychedelic music, has died at 82 after battling COPD and other health issues.

Sly was one of a kind.Sly Stone, funk, soul and pop iconoclast, has died at age 82. His family shared a statement: It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved dad, Sly ...