3 months ago 20th Aug 10:45
Pervis Jackson has died aged 70.
The Spinners star passed away on Monday at a hospital in Detroit, Michigan. The cause of death is not yet known, although he was diagnosed with brain and liver cancer just two days before his death.
Jackson's wife Claudreen says doctors found tumours in July, but were unsure at the time if they were malignant.
Soul group the Spinners formed in Detroit in the 1950s. They had a number of hits in the 1970s including Mighty Love and I'll Be Around with Atlantic Records.
Jackson last performed with other members of The Spinners in July in California.
He is survived by two daughters and two sons.
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by Sweet Joe Russell of the Persuasions - 15:12:27 20th Aug 2008
May you rest in blessed peace Pervis. I know you are singing with the angles now. My condolences to your wife and family, and all the member of the ... READ MORE