Sax player Dennis Thomas of Kool & The Gang dies at 70.

Sax player Dennis Thomas of Kool & The Gang dies at 70.
Dennis Thomas of the band, "Kool & The Gang" died August 7, 2021, at the age of 70.
Saxophonist Dennis Thomas, who played for the band, "Kool & The Gang" died at 70 years old Saturday in New Jersey, according to band members.
A cause of death has not been specified.
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"Dennis Thomas (known as "Dee Tee"), beloved husband, father and a co-founder of Kool & the Gang, passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 70 in New Jersey," the group posted on its Instagram page.
According to the band, Thomas was a co-founder and original member of the group who put out hits like "Jungle Boogie" and "Hollywood Swinging."

Band members said Thomas was born on February 9, 1951, in Orlando, Florida and was married to Phynjuar Saunders Thomas.
"Dennis was known as the quintessential cool cat in the group, loved for his hip clothes and hats, and his laid-back demeanor," the group posted on Instagram.