Abdul 'Duke' Fakir, Last Original Member of The Four Tops, Dies at 88 from Heart Failure

Jul 22, 2024, 07:23 PM

Abdul 'Duke' Fakir, the last surviving original member of the legendary Motown group the Four Tops, has died at the age of 88. Fakir, known for hits such as 'Reach Out, I'll Be There' and 'Standing in the Shadows of Love,' passed away from heart failure on Monday, two days after retiring. The Four Tops were one of Motown's best-selling and most beloved groups. Fakir's death marks the end of an era for the iconic group.