Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. Abdul 'Duke' Fakir, of the Motown group the Four Tops, died on Monday in Detroit, Michigan, his son confirmed to Fox News Digital. He was 88.
The acclaimed singer died of heart failure . His wife Piper, and loved ones, were by his side at the time of his passing. Fakir was the last surviving original member of the vocal quartet from Detroit, and was known for propelling the Motown label as one of the most successful pop music groups of the '60s.
ESTA TERBLANCHE, ‘ALL MY CHILDREN’ ACTRESS, DEAD AT 51 Four Tops founding member Abdul "Duke" Fakir died Monday. He was 88. (Getty Images) "We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our loving husband of 50 years, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend and forever Four Tops, Abdul Kareem Fakir, better known as Duke," his family said in a statement provided to Fox News Digital.
"As the last living founding member of the iconic The Four Tops music group, we find solace in Duke’s legacy living on through his music for generations to come." "Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of a trailblazer, icon and music legend who, through his 70-year music career, touched the lives of so many as he continued to tour until the end of 2023, and officially retired this year." GUNS N' ROSES ROCKER SLASH SHARES ‘DEVASTATING LOSS’ OF STEPDAUGHTER They added, "As the last living founding member of the iconic The Four Tops music group, we find solace .