Four Tops Singer Duke Fakir Dead at 88

Category: Music

Duke Fakir, the last original member of the Four Tops, has passed away at his home in Detroit due to heart failure. His family mourns the loss of a music legend who had a 70-year career, leaving a lasting legacy through his music. The Four Tops, known for hits like 'I Can't Help Myself' and 'Reach Out I'll Be There', was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1990. Duke was the last surviving founding member after the deaths of Lawrence Payton, Obie Benson, and Levi Stubbs.

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Source: TMZ

Update At: 7/23/2024

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