Maurice White

Notable Deaths  2016

  Billy Paul (file photo) Jazz and soul singer Billy Paul known for his No. 1 hit ballad “Philadelphia Soul” and “Me and Mrs. Jones,” died after battling with cancer. He was 80. Muhammad Ali (file photo) Legendary box Muhammad Ali known as the greatest of all time, died in early June at the age of 74. Ali is an Olympic gold medalist and a World Heavyweight Champion but, he was also known for his activism. Thomas Ford (file photo) Actor Thomas Ford, known for his role as Martin Lawrence’s best friend Tommy Strawn on the hit ‘90s sitcom “Martin,” passed away. He

Maurice White, Founder of Earth, Wind & Fire Dies at 74

Maurice White, prolific songwriter, composer, producer, arranger, leader, and co-founder of one of most the successful bands in the world died on Thursday, February 4, 2016 at his home in Los Angeles. The cause of his death is unknown but it is known that White had battled Parkinson disease for two decades. He was 74.