Maurice White Obituary

Born in Memphis, Tennessee, on December 19, 1941, Maurice White became a founder of the band Earth, Wind & Fire. He was a guiding force behind the group's success and helped compose hit songs like "Shining Star" and "September." Following a diagnosis with Parkinson's disease, the seven-time Grammy winner stopped touring in the 1990s, but remained active as a producer and songwriter. With his health deteriorating in recent months due to his long battle with Parkinson's, White passed away in his sleep on February 3, 2016.

He was 74.Source : http://www.biography.com/people/maurice-white-21370067#later-career