Stone’s family confirmed his death was due to complications from COPD, a progressive lung disease that obstructs airflow, combined with unspecified 'other underlying health issues'. COPD, often linked to smoking or long-term exposure to irritants, causes symptoms like breathlessness and chronic cough, as per mayoclinic.org.

Sly and the Family Stone frontman Sly Stone has died due to complications from COPD and health issues, his family shared in a heartfelt statement