Legendary soul singer Frankie Beverly dies at the age of 77

Legendary soul singer Frankie Beverly has died at the age of 77.

Beverly was the frontman of the funk band Maze, which had great success with hits such as “Before I Let Go” and “Can't Get Over You”.

His devastated family announced the tragic death in a social media post on Wednesday, saying he had died on Tuesday.

“He lived his life with pure soul, as you would say, and for us, no one did it better. He lived for his music, his family and his friends.”

“Love one another as he would have loved us all.”

Beverly was the frontwoman of the funk band Maze, which had great success with hits such as Before I Let Go and Can't Get Over You.

The family asked for time to grieve privately and “in our own way”

The family has asked for time to grieve privately and “in their own way.”

“Grief over the loss of a loved one is a deeply personal and emotional experience.”

“At this time when we are faced with feelings of grief, reflection and remembrance, we politely ask for privacy and understanding and to allow us the space to grieve in our own ways.

“This is a time of healing for us and we appreciate your respect for our need for solitude as we honor the memory of our beloved Howard Stanley Beverly, known to the world as Frankie Beverly.”

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