By CHRISTINE RENDON FOR DAILYMAIL.COM

Published: 20:08 BST, 28 May 2025 | Updated: 20:10 BST, 28 May 2025

Kool & The Gang’s Michael Sumler has reportedly died at age 71 after getting into a car crash over the weekend. 

Sumler passed in Cobb County, Georgia after the vehicle he was driving collided with another car, according to Fox 5. The crash occurred right before midnight Saturday on Veterans Memorial Highway, close to Buckner Road.  

The legendary musician reportedly died at the scene. 

The mayor of Mableton, Michael Owens, praised Sumler – who is also known as ‘Chicago Miker’ – in a statement released following his death.

‘We are saddened by the death of musician Michael Sumler. ‘Chicago Mike’ contributed so much to the music and entertainment communities. His style and energy added flare and excitement to Kool and the Gang for decades. The city of Mableton, council members and I join his family, friends and fans in mourning his loss,’ he said. 

Kool & The Gang formed in 1964 in Jersey City, New Jersey and by 1969 had their self-titled first album.

Kool & The Gang's Michael Sumler has reportedly died at age 71 after getting into a car crash over the weekend

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Kool & The Gang’s Michael Sumler dead at 71: ‘Chicago Mike’ killed in horror car crash

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