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Fact #140964

When:

Short story:

Maurice White, singer-songwriter, musician, record producer, arranger and founder of Earth, Wind And Fire, dies in his sleep, aged 74, from the effects of Parkinson's disease at his home in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Full article:

Verne White : My brother, hero and best friend Maurice White passed away peacefully last night in his sleep. While the world has lost another great musician and legend, our family asks that our privacy is respected as we start what will be a very difficult and life changing transition in our lives. Thank you for your prayers and well wishes.
(Source : Facebook entry)