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The Staple Singers: Pervis (from left), Cleotha, Pops, Mavis and Yvonne Staples, pose for the media at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in New York Monday, March, 15, 1999. The group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the “performer” category. AP Pervis Staples, one of the co-founders of the legendary gospel/R&B group The Staple Singers, has died. He was 85. The singer died in his home in south suburban Dolton on May 6, according to Adam Ayers, a member of his sister Mavis Staples’ management team. In a statement, his sister, the iconic singer Mavis Staples, said: “Pervis was one of a kind comical and downright fly. He would want to be remembered as an upright man, always willing to help and encourage others. He was one of the good guys and will live on as a true Chicago legend.” ....
Published May 12, 2021 Pervis Staples co-founder of gospel legends the Staple Singers has died. News broke today that Staples passed away earlier this month on May 6 at his home in Dolton, IL. While a cause of death was not revealed, he was 85. Staples passing was only revealed today, with Adam Ayers a member of Mavis Staples management team confirming his death, In a statement, Mavis Staples said, Pervis was one of a kind comical and downright fly. He would want to be remembered as an upright man, always willing to help and encourage others. He was one of the good guys and will live on as a true Chicago legend. ....
Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Pervis Staples, a co-founding member of the legendary gospel group the Staple Singers, died May 6th at his home in Dolton, Illinois. He was 85. Staples’ death was announced May 12th, with Adam Ayers, a member of Mavis Staples’ management team, confirming his death. A cause was not given. Funeral services will be held on May 17th in Chicago. Mavis Staples said in a statement, “Pervis was one of a kind comical and downright fly. He would want to be remembered as an upright man, always willing to help and encourage others. He was one of the good guys and will live on as a true Chicago legend.” ....
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