Michael Sumler, a longtime member of Kool & the Gang’s family, has passed away at the age of 71 after his involvement in a car crash. Sumler served as the band’s wardrobe valet from 2000 to 2015, taking on the unique role of making sure that members of the group were in their best looks during their performances.

Apart from being in charge of the band’s attires, he was well-known for hyping up the audience at the beginning of every performance with his contagious enthusiasm and trademark dancing steps. The band’s publicist, in a statement given to Fox News Digital, announced the unexpected and tragic passing of Sumler, honoring his contributions to the musical group’s legacy.

Michael Sumler passed away in a car accident in Mableton, Georgia

Reports revealed that on May 25, while driving

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