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Abdul 'Duke' Fakir, Last Remaining Member of the Four Tops, Dead at 88

Abdul 'Duke', the last remaining member of the Four Tops, died at his home in Detroit on July 22 at the age of 88 due to heart failure.

"We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our loving husband of 50 years, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend and forever Four Tops, Abdul Kareem Fakir, better known as Duke," his family said in a statement. Singer Duke Fakir, founding member of The Four Tops, attends the 2023 MusiCares Persons of the Year gala honoring Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson at the LA Convention Center in Los Angeles on Feb. 3, 2023. Smokey Robinson provided a statement on Fakir's death, saying, "My brother I really hate to have to say goodbye but you've been called home by The Father to once again join Lawrence, Obey, and Levi and make more of the heavenly music you guys made while here.

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