Maurice White reportedly died "peacefully" in his sleep at home in L.A. on Wednesday. He was 74. He retired from EWF in 1992. 

His bandmate and brother, Verdine, broke the news via Facebook, saying: "My brother, hero and best friend Maurice White passed away peacefully last night in his sleep... While the world has lost another great musician and legend, our family asks that our privacy is respected as we start what will be a very difficult and life-changing transition in our lives." 

My Dearest Facebook Family, Friends and Fans. My brother, hero and best friend Maurice White passed away peacefully...

Posted by Verdine White on Thursday, February 4, 2016

The band's twitter page then posted the following.... 

Tickets for the band's concert in the 3 Arena this June are due to go on sale via Ticketmaster this morning at 9am

Fellow entertainers have been paying tribute to the legend since news of his passing broke.