From Billboard.com

R&B singer/producer Andre "Mr. Rhythm" Williams, died in Chicago on Sunday [[March 17) at age 82, according to a statement from his label, Pravda Records. "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of legendary artist Andre Williams," read a FB statement from the Chicago-based label. "He died this after in Chicago at the age of 82. He touched our lives and the lives of countless others. We love you Dre."

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