Kool & The Gang's Michael Sumler Dies in Car Accident

» Published: May 29 2025

Kool & The Gang's Michael Sumler Dies in Car Accident
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Michael Sumler, a member of the funk-disco-r'n'b band Kool & the Gang, has passed away, reports Billboard. Sumler, better known as "Chicago Mike," died in a car accident over the weekend.

Kool & The Gang was formed in 1964 and had major hits with songs like "Ladies Night", "Celebration" and "Cherish". The band has won two Grammy Awards and got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2015.

Michael Sumler was 71 years old.

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