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Maurice White, founder of Earth, Wind & Fire, dead at 74
Maurice White, the co-founder and leader of the funk/soul band Earth, Wind & Fire has died after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. He was 74.

He had battled the disease for 24 years before his death Wednesday at his Los Angeles home. His brother and the group's bassist, Verdine White confirmed his death on social media, with a picture of his brother walking toward the pyramids at Giza, Egypt. African iconography was often incorporated into their album artwork.

"My brother, hero and best friend Maurice White passed away peacefully last night in his sleep," Verdine wrote. "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. Thank you for your prayers and well wishes."

White told Rolling Stone in 2000 of his illness because he said he had tired of keeping it a secret since he was diagnosed in 1992. After announcing in 1995 he would no longer tour with his band, rumors about his health began to swirl. When the band was about to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, he decided it was time.

"I just got tired of not talking about it," he told the magazine. "I had pretty much disappeared from the scene; a lot of people had not seen me in a long time, and they started wondering what was happening."

White studied at the Chicago Conservatory of Music before becoming a session drummer for Chess and Okeh record labels. He formed Earth, Wind & Fire in 1969 and named it after his astrological chart.

With Earth, Wind & Fire, he co-wrote and produced most of the music. He also shared vocals with Phillip Bailey. White forged a horn-driven and pioneering fusion of funk, soul, jazz, R&B and rock, even incorporating elements of African and Latin music. The band eventually sold 90 million records and won six Grammys with hits like "Shining Star," "Sing a Song," "September," "Boogie Wonderland," a cover of the Beatles' "Got to Get You Into My Life," "Let's Groove," and "After the Love Has Gone."

The band was already scheduled to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Recording Academy this spring.


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Which actor, famous for playing the superhero of the '60s, is slated to appear in the 200th episode of 'Big Bang Theory'?


'Legion' enlists Aubrey Plaza, Dan Stevens for TV pilot
FX's upcoming Legion pilot will feature Dan Stevens, Aubrey Plaza and Jean Smart in its leading roles.

The X-Men spinoff will follow the lead Marvel character David Haller, played by Downton Abbey actor Stevens, with Parks and Recreation star Plaza playing his optimistic friend Lenny.

Fargo actress Smart will play a "nurturing, demanding," therapist, according to Variety.

The three actors join cast member Rachel Keller and creator Noah Hawley. Production is expected to commence in March of this year, with no set premier date announced.

Executive producers for Legion include frequent X-Men director Bryan Singer and X-Men: Apocalypse writer Simon Kinberg.


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Which actor, famous for playing the superhero of the '60s, is slated to appear in the 200th episode of 'Big Bang Theory'?

Adam West, made famous from his role as superhero Batman during the 1960s television series, will make an appearance during Big Bang Theory's anticipated 200th episode.

West, 87, will play himself in the episode alongside fellow guest stars Christine Baranski, John Ross Bowie, Sara Gilbert and Wil Wheaton, who will play himself as well.

CBS and show creators are reportedly keeping the episode's plot details under wraps ahead of its debut.

Big Bang Theory has hosted such guest stars as Stan Lee, Bob Newhart, George Takei, Katee Sackhoff, Leonard Nimoy, Stephen Hawking and Summer Glau, among others.

The landmark episode of the Chuck Lorre, Bill Prady and Steve Molaro series will air Thursday night on CBS.