Gospel Music
R.I.P. Pervis Staples, Former Staple Singer Dead at 85
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-05-12T20:40:24+00:00“>May 12, 2021 | 4:40pm ET Pervis Staples of the seminal gospel group The Staple Singers died on May 6th at the age of 85 in his Dolton, Illinois home. News of his passing was announced on May 12th and was confirmed by Adam Ayers, a member of his sister Mavis Staples’ management team. The cause of death is currently unknown. Funeral services will be held on May 17th in Chicago. “Pervis was one of a kind — comical and downright fly,” Mavis said in a statement. “He would want to be remembered as an upright man, always willing to help and encourage others. He was one of the good guys and will live on as a true Chicago legend.” Related Video Pervis Staples was born i...
