Dennis Thomas, 'Kool and the Gang' co-founder, dead at 70

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Dennis “Dee Tee” Thomas was one of the founding members of Kool & the Gang, playing saxophone and other instruments.Thomas co-founded Kool & the Gang in 1964 along with school friends including Robert “Kool” Bell and Ronald Bell (1951–2020). Thomas was a self-taught musician who played alto saxophone, flute, and percussion.

brothers Ronald Bell and Robert “Kool” Bell, Spike Mickens, Ricky Westfield, George Brown and Charles Smith. The group infused their jazz, blues, soul and funk influence and eventually become the influential Kool & The Gang in 1969.

Dennis “Dee Tee” Thomas has sadly passed away.

Kool And The Gang, has died. He was 70.According to a statement from his representative, Thomas died peacefully in his sleep today (August 7) at his home in Montclair, in New Jersey.Thomas, also known as ‘Dee Tee’ was the group’s alto sax player, flutist and percussionist.

Kool & the Gang broke the news to fans on Facebook while also paying tribute to Thomas. The statement says that Thomas died «peacefully in his sleep» in New Jersey.«An original member of Kool & the Gang, Dennis was known as the quintessential cool cat in the group, loved for his hip clothes and hats, and his laid-back demeanor.

Dennis “Dee Tee” Thomas, a co-founder of Kool & the Gang, died Saturday in his sleep, a spokesperson said. He was 70 and no cause of death has been determined.

NEW YORK -- Dennis “Dee Tee” Thomas, a founding member of the long-running soul-funk band Kool & the Gang known for such hits as “Celebration” and “Get Down On It,” has died. He was 70.He died peacefully in his sleep Saturday in New Jersey, where he was a resident of Montclair, according to a statement from his representative.Thomas was the alto sax player, flutist and percussionist.

died at the age of 68. Bell’s brother Robert and Brown, the band’s drummer, are the only surviving members of the original lineup.Thomas is survived by his wife Phynjuar Saunders Thomas and their three children.

Ellise Shafer administratorDennis “Dee Tee” Thomas, a co-founder of soul-funk outfit Kool & the Gang, died on Saturday, his reps confirmed to Variety. He was 70.According to a press release, Thomas died “peacefully in his sleep” in New Jersey.

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TLC is mourning the passing of one of their own. star Gina Marie Krasley died at her home in New Jersey on Sunday, surrounded by family, according to her obituary. She was 30 years old.

My 600-lb Life star Gina Krasley has died at 30 years old. The New Jersey native, who appeared on season 8 of the TLC reality series in 2020, died on Sunday, Aug. 1 “at home surrounded by her loving family,” her obituary states. Gina’s cause of death was not confirmed.

Gina Marie Krasley has sadly died.