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Abdul 'Duke' Fakir, the last surviving original member of the Four Tops, died Monday morning at the age of 88 from reported heart failure days after his retirement from the band

Duke Fakir of the Four Tops dies at age 88, two days after retiring from music

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The Four Tops singer Abdul “Duke” Fakir has died just days after officially announcing his retirement.The stylish tenor, who was the last surviving original member of the beloved Motown group, passed away at his Detroit home from heart failure on Monday morning, RadarOnline.com can reveal. He was 88.In a statement, his family said: “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.“As the last living founding...

Duke Fakir Dead: Last Surviving Member of Four Tops Passes Away Days After Quitting Touring

NEW YORK (AP) — Abdul “Duke” Fakir, the last surviving original member of the beloved Motown group the Four Tops that was known for such hits as “Reach Out, I’ll Be There” and “Standing in the Shadows of Love,” has died at age 88.

Abdul ‘Duke’ Fakir, last of the original Four Tops, is dead at 88

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Abdul "Duke" Fakir, the last surviving member of the iconic Motown group Four Tops, died Monday morning of heart failure. He was 88.

Abdul 'Duke' Fakir, last surviving member of Motown group Four Tops, dies at 88

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Abdul ‘Duke’ Fakir, the last of the original legendary Motown group, The Four Tops, has passed away. He was 88. Abdul “Duke” Fakir, the last surviving original member of the much beloved Motown group The Four Tops, known for hits like “Reach Out, I’ll Be There” and “Standing in the Shadows of Love,” has passed away at the age of 88. His family confirmed the news via a spokesperson, who says he died Monday of heart failure in his home in Detroit, with his wife and loved ones by his side.

Last Surviving Member of the Legendary Four Tops Passes Away, Aged 88

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According to nme.com, Duke Fakir, the final surviving member of The Four Tops, has died at the age of 88 years old. The artist passed away at his home in Detroit on July 22 from heart failure, which his family confirmed to the Detroit Free Press. In a statement shared with the paper, Fakir’s family wrote: “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,’ it began.”

RIP: Duke Fakir Of The FourTops Dead At 88

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Duke Fakir, the final surviving member of The Four Tops, has died aged 88. Fakir passed away in his home in Detroit today (July 22) from heart failure, which his family confirmed to the Detroit Free Press. In a statement shared with the paper, they wrote: “Our hearts are heavy...

Duke Fakir, the last surviving The Four Tops singer, has died aged 88

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Abdul ‘Duke’ Fakir, last surviving original member of the Four Tops, dies at 88

Abdul “Duke” Fakir, the last surviving founding member of the Motown vocal group the Four Tops, has died. He was 88. A representative for the family...

Abdul ‘Duke’ Fakir, last surviving original member of the Four Tops, dies at 88

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