Abdul “Duke” Fakir Dies: The Four Tops’ Last Surviving Member Was 88

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Abdul 'Duke' Fakir, the last surviving member of The Four Tops, passed away at 88 due to heart failure. The group, known for hits like 'I Can’t Help Myself' and 'Reach Out I’ll Be There,' achieved significant success with 17 Top 20 singles from 1964-73 and a Grammy nomination in 1971. They were a major act at Motown Records and continued to perform into the mid-90s despite the deaths of other original members.

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Source: Deadline

Update At: 7/23/2024

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