Sly Stone, leader of Sly and the Family Stone, dead aged 82

Sly Stone, a funk-rock star who led the group Sly and the Family Stone, has died at the age of 82, his family said. In a statement on Monday, they said that he died following a "prolonged battle" with COPD, a lung disease that makes breathing difficult, and other underlying health issues. "Sly was a monumental figure, a groundbreaking innovator, and a true pioneer who redefined the landscape of pop, funk, and…