Maurice White, 1941 - 2016

Our brother Maurice White passed peacefully in his sleep this morning.

The light is he, shining on you and me. pic.twitter.com/ppWTHKUyG6

— Earth, Wind & Fire (@EarthWindFire) February 4, 2016

Thoughts & prayers with the family of our dear brother Maurice White. Your contributions to music will be kept in our hearts & souls 4ever.

— Quincy Jones (@QuincyDJones) February 5, 2016

I just heard about the passing of the great @MauriceWhiteEWF - #RIP my soulful brother-You're one of the most amazing innovators of all time

— Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) February 4, 2016