Overview

• Stone died on June 9, 2025, at age 82 after a prolonged battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and other health issues.
• His family said he passed away peacefully surrounded by his three children, his closest friend and extended relatives.
• As frontman of Sly and the Family Stone, he pioneered a genre-defying mix of funk, soul and rock that produced hits such as “Dance to the Music,” “Everyday People” and “Stand!”
• He published his memoir 'Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)' in 2024 and recently completed a screenplay chronicling his life story.
• His fusion of soul, rock and funk reshaped popular music and continues to inspire artists, as reflected in Questlove’s documentary Sly Lives! and in countless covers and samples.