Andrew Woolfolk, Saxophone Player for Earth, Wind & Fire in Group’s 1970s Prime, Dies at 71

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Andrew Woolfolk, the long-time saxophonist of Earth, Wind & Fire, has died at 71. Philip Bailey, the band's sole lead singer since Maurice White's 2016 death, posted the news on Instagram Monday, along with a photo of himself and Wilfolk together. "I met him in High School, and we quickly became friends and band mates," the post reads.

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Earth, Wind & Fire has died, aged 71.His bandmate Phillip Bailey broke the news this week (April 25) on social media, saying Woolfolk passed after a long illness.He wrote: “Met him in High School, and we quickly became friends and band mates. Andrew Paul Woolfolk was his name. We lost him today, after being ill of over 6 years.“He has Transitioned on to the forever, from this Land of the dying to the Land of the Living. Great memories.

Earth, Water & Fire’s saxophonist Andrew Woolfolk has died. He was 71.  The band’s lead singer, Philip Bailey, took to Instagram to share the sad news. He posted an image alongside his longtime friend and detailed their relationship.  "I met him in High School, and we quickly became friends and band mates," Bailey began.

Andrew Woolfolk, who played saxophone for Grammy-winning R&B band Earth, Wind & Fire during its 1970s and early-’80s heyday, has died after a long illness. He was 71. EWF’s Philip Bailey announced the news on social media.

“September” and “Boogie Wonderland” — passed away Monday following a six-year illness. An official cause of death has not been disclosed. The sad news was announced by bandmate Philip Bailey, who penned a touching tribute on Instagram.