Jazz/Funk legend George Duke dead at 67

b. George Duke, 12th January 1946, San Rafael, California, U.S.A.
d. 5th August 2013, St. John’s Hospital, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.

Jazz musician George Duke died Monday in Los Angeles at age 67. A pioneer in the funk and R&B genres, he had been battling chronic lymphocytic leukemia, according to his label Concord Music Group, which confirmed his death reports USAToday.com.

“The outpouring of love and support that we have received from my father’s friends, fans and the entire music community has been overwhelming,” said his son, Rashid Duke, in a statement. “Thank you all for your concern, prayers and support.”

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