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LaMonte McLemore, Founding Member of Vocal Group The 5th Dimension, Dies at 90

LaMonte McLemore, Founding Member of Vocal Group The 5th Dimension, Dies at 90
(L-R) Members of The 5th Dimension LaMonte McLemore, Florence LaRue, Ron Townson, Marilyn McCoo, and Billy Davis Jr. pose with their Grammy Award in Los Angeles on Feb. 29, 1968. Harold P. Matosian/AP Photo
Haika Mrema
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LaMonte McLemore, a singer and founding member of the Grammy-winning vocal group The 5th Dimension, died Tuesday at his home in Las Vegas. He was 90.

McLemore died of natural causes after suffering a stroke, according to a statement from his representative, Jeremy Westby. He was surrounded by family at the time of his death. Tributes from former bandmates and collaborators described him as warm, humorous, and deeply devoted to both music and friendship.

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