The famous musician and drummer Fred White passed away.

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The iconic drummer died on January 1 at the age of 67 years.

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Freddie White's official name was Frederick Eugene Adams.

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His brother Verdine White shared the tragic death news.

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He announced the passing away of Fred White through an statement.

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However, He didn’t say how or where his brother died.

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White was a member of the EWF Original 9 and a child protégé.

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He was the fourth brother in the family line-up.

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Fred White won six Grammys and was nominated a total of 13 times.

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Most recently, Fred White worked on Diana Ross’s album “Thank You.”

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