Soul Singer

Maurice White, R. I. P. – Cause of Death, Date of Death, Age at Death

The soul singer Maurice White passed away at age 74, this age of death has to be considered respectable. What was the cause of death? Below is all you want to know regarding the death of Maurice White and more!

Biography - A Short Wiki

Maurice White was an American singer, record producer, songwriter, musician, and bandleader. He founded the band Earth, Wind, and Fire. He is also the brother of Verdine White. He was co-lead singer and songwriter of the band. He won seven Grammys in his lifetime.

How did Maurice White die?

Maurice White's death was caused by parkinson's disease.

On the morning of February 4, 2016, White died in his sleep at his Los Angeles home from the effects of Parkinson’s disease.

Information about the death of Maurice White
Cause of deathParkinson's Disease
Age of death74 years
ProfessionSoul Singer
BirthdayDecember 19, 1941
Death dateFebruary 3, 2016
Place of deathLos Angeles, California, United States
Place of burialN/A

Quotes by Maurice White

"I think the '70s was a much healthier period for music because people were more innovative and creative."

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"I started EWF because I had a vision, and music was playing in my head that I wanted to bring through. What I had in mind was exactly what Earth, Wind & Fire became."

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"From my youngest days, I always felt certain affinities with the idea of being a preacher."

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"I have learned that music helps a lot of people survive, and they want songs that can give them something - I guess you could call it hope."

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"Music is always a creative process that comes from the heart. It's a feeling, a vibration, that we ride on."

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