Cousins!

Please join us in sending our deepest condolences to the family of legendary artist and musician Dennis Thomas also known as #DeeTee following the news of his passing over the weekend!

According to Rolling Stones , Dennis was discovered lifeless within the bedroom of his New Jersey home on Saturday.

“An original member of Kool & The Gang, Dennis was known as the quintessential cool cat in the group, loved for his hip clothes and hats, and his laid-back demeanor,” reads a forwarded statement from a Kool & the Gang’s spokesperson

“A huge personality while also an extremely private person, Dennis was the alto saxophone player, flutist, percussionist, as well as master of ceremonies at the band’s shows.”⁠

Sources have confirmed that there has been no cause of death ruled at this time.

Dennis’ career began as a young man when him alongside seven other teenagers from New Jersey created a music group under the name of the Jazziacs. The group later rebranded as Kool & The Gang for their debut album.

Dennis was the group’s saxophonist and stylist for over 50 years. Kool & The Gang surviving members are Ronald “Kool” Bell and drummer-keyboardist George Brown.⁠