Abdul 'Duke' Fakir, the last surviving original member of the popular Motown singing group the Four Tops, died Monday from heart failure. He was 88.
Abdul 'Duke' Fakir, of the Motown group the Four Tops, died on Monday in Detroit, Michigan, his son confirmed to Fox News Digital. He was 88. The acclaimed singer died of heart failure. His wife Piper, and loved ones, were by his side at the time of his passing. Fakir was the last surviving original member of the vocal quartet from Detroit, and was known for propelling the Motown label as one of the most successful pop music groups of the '60s.
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our loving husband of 50 years, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend and forever Four Tops, Abdul Kareem Fakir, better known as Duke,' his family said in a statement provided to Fox News Digital. 'As the last living founding member of the iconic The Four Tops music group, we find solace in Duke’s legacy living on through his music for generations to come.
The things I love about them the most — they are very professional, they have fun with what they do, they are very loving, they have always been gentlemen,' Stevie Wonder said while inducting the Four Tops into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Fakir was reportedly working on a Broadway musical based on their lives, and completed the memoir 'I'll Be There,' in 2022, which detailed his life as a Four Top and the journey of stardom and fame.
Fox News Digital's Larry Fink contributed to this report.
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