Sly Stone, Sly and the Family Stone Frontman and Funk Pioneer, Dies at 82

Multitalented musician Sly Stone, who led the pioneering funk group Sly and the Family Stone, has passed away on June 9, 2025. He was 82 years old. His family confirmed the news with a statement, according to Variety: “After a prolonged battle with COPD [chronic obstructive pulmonary disease] and other underlying health issues, Sly passed away peacefully, surrounded by his three children, his closest friend and his extended family. While we mourn his absence, we take solace in knowing that his extraordinary musical legacy will continue to resonate and inspire for generations to come.”

The family added that Stone “recently completed the screenplay for his life story, a project we are eager to share with the world in due course.”