Sly Stone died after a prolonged battle with COPD, a lung condition that can be debilitating. Here's what doctors want you to know about it.

After a long battle with Chronic obstructive pulmonary Disease (COPD), Sly Stone has passed away. The frontman of Sly and the Family Stone had died at age 82. His family announced the news in a statement on Monday.

The legendary musician, born Sylvester Stewart, was best known as the frontman of Sly and the Family Stone, the influential band that rose to prominence in the 1960s. Their career saw major chart success, and in 1993—years after the group disbanded—they were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.