Legendary soul singer Frankie Beverly dead at 77

Legendary soul singer Frankie Beverly has died at the age of 77.

Beverly was the frontwoman of the funk band Maze, which achieved great success with hits such as Before I Let Go and Can’t Get Over You.

His family announced the tragic passing on Wednesday in a social media post, announcing that he passed away on Tuesday.

‘He lived his life with pure soul, as one would say, and for us no one did it better. He lived for his music, family and friends.

“Love one another, as He would have us all love.”

Legendary soul singer Frankie Beverly dies at age 77

Beverly was the frontwoman of the funk band Maze, which had great success with hits such as Before I Let Go and Can't Get Over You

Beverly was the frontwoman of the funk band Maze, which had great success with hits such as Before I Let Go and Can’t Get Over You

The family has asked for time to grieve in peace and 'in our own way'

The family has asked for time to grieve in peace and ‘in our own way’

The family has asked for time to grieve in peace and ‘in our own way’.

‘Grieving the loss of a loved one is a very personal and emotional experience.

‘During this time of grieving, reflection and remembrance, we kindly ask for privacy and understanding so that we can have the space to grieve in our own way.

“This time is a time of healing, and your respect for our need for solitude is appreciated as we honor the memory of our beloved Howard Stanley Beverly, known to the world as Frankie Beverly.”