Earth, Wind & Fire Founder Maurice White Dead at Age 74

It is a sad news in the world of music. Earth, Wind & Fire lost their legendary founder member, Maurice White. White died at the age of 74.  His brother, and bandmate, Verdine White said that his brother "passed away peacefully last night in his sleep."

According to ABC, White died at the age of 74 after fighting Parkinson's disease for many years. White, along with the other members of the band, have people of all of ages still dancing to their hits including: "September," ''Shining Star" and "Boogie Wonderland." White's brother, Verdine White, confirmed his death on Wednesday. He said that White died at his home in LA.

Verdine who was also a member of the 70s hit band told the Associated Press, "My brother, hero and best friend Maurice White passed away peacefully last night in his sleep. While the world has lost another great musician and legend, our family asks that our privacy is respected as we start what will be a very difficult and life changing transition in our lives. Thank you for your prayers and well wishes."

Before he died, White had revealed that he was suffering from Parkinson's around the time the band was inducted into the Hall of Fame. White struggled with symptoms since the 1980s. He retired from touring with the band in 1995 because of fatigue from the road and his growing health problems.

After learning that White had died, actor Chris Rock mourned his death and tweeted, "You can't hide love."

R.I.P the great Maurice White. "You can't hide love " EWF. pic.twitter.com/gWk2p5lZR4

— Chris Rock (@chrisrock) February 4, 2016

Gospel singer Kirk Franklin added a video of White appearing in one of his music videos where he remade the hit song, "September."

Honored.....R.I.P. #earthwindandfire #mauricewhite A video posted by Kirk Franklin (@kirkfranklin) on Feb 4, 2016 at 5:57pm PST

Here's a look back at White along with the rest of the band singing "After the Love is Gone" in Japan. Rest in Peace.