Several reports have claimed that Frankie Beverly was not hospitalized before his demise.
Frankie Beverly, aka Howard Stanley Beverly, the lead singer and songwriter of the soul and funk band Maze, passed away on September 10, 2024, at the age of 77.
Highlights
- Fans speculated that Frankie Beverly was hospitalized due to throat illness.
- Frankie Beverly, aka Howard Stanley Beverly, took his last breath on September 10, 2024.
- His fans noticed that Frankie was struggling during his last April 13, 2024 performance.
On Wednesday morning, Frankie’s family announced his passing. They said,
Beverly “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 want that for us all.”
Moreover, his bandmate took to Instagram and wrote,
“Grieving the loss of a loved one is a deeply personal and emotional experience,” the announcement reads. “This period is one 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.”
Frankie Beverly and Maze
Born in Philadelphia in 1946, he found his voice singing in Church and formed many R&B and doo-wop groups throughout the 1960s.
His funk band, made up of highly skilled live musicians, tied together with Beverly’s string, smooth lead vocals as the constant.
Frankie and his band got their big break after relocating from the East Coast to San Francisco in 1971 and being invited by Motown ain’t Marvin Gaye on tour as his opening act.
Speculation Surged That Frankie Was Hospitalized Due To Throat Illness
Many fans have speculated that Frankie had been hospitalized due to his throat illness and the reason it was the reason behind his tragic demise.
However, there are no records available about Frankie Beverly being hospitalized.
During his last performance on April 13, 2024, many audiences witnessed him facing difficulties singing at the concert, probably due to his illness.
Following his last live performance, one of his fans wrote,
I’m happy i got to witness Frankie Beverly give his fair well speech at essence 2 months ago . U could tell he was fighting and tired but still gave gratitude for the love we showed him . I’m heartbroken by this . He said he hoped he made us proud and he did
@toyasdreamhouse
Earlier this year, Frankie told Black Doctor.org about his throat problems and later clarified that he never had any cancer or anything like that. He added,
I try to stay out of messes and stay healthy,” “I really do take pride in what I’ve been given and do the best I can in that.”
Frankie Beverly
Once, Frankie declared that it was nothing extraordinary for a singer to have a throat problem.
Moreover, his throat problem took a severe turn with his old age, which also forced him to take a break from his singing career.
Earlier on August 8, 2022, one of his fans posted,
I believe he had cancer in his throat or something like that. He had some sort of cancer.
IvoryIno
Thus, fans thought that his throat problem might have gotten worse, which led to his tragic passing.
Meanwhile, others are waiting for his family and The Maze to release proper statements about his illness and the exact cause behind his passing.
However, Beverly’s close ones have offered their heartfelt condolences and encouraged his family to stay strong in this challenging period.
Additional Information
- Frankie Beverly had an estimated net worth of around $4 million.
- Beverly lived without a wife. However, he was reported to have been in relationships with Pam Moore and Jan Gaye.
- He had one son named Anthony Beverly, who toured as a drummer with Maze.
