India, June 10 -- Sly Stone, San Francisco deejay turned funk music icon, has died, his family announced on Monday. He was 82.

"It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved dad, Sly Stone of Sly and the Family Stone. After a prolonged battle with COPD and other underlying health issues, Sly passed away peacefully, surrounded by his three children, his closest friend, and his extended family," USA Today cited Stone's family.

"While we mourn his absence, we take solace in knowing that his extraordinary musical legacy will continue to resonate and inspire for generations to come," his family's statement continued.

Stone's family confirmed his death was due to complications from COPD, a progressive lung disease t...