The Delfonics' William Hart dies at 77

Delfonics lead crooner and songwriter William Hart passed away in Philadelphia at 77.

The news was confirmed by his son to the media outlet TMZ, who claimed that the R&B singer died Thursday, June 14.

According to his son, the 77-year-old was admitted to hospital in Philadelphia for breathing trouble and later died from complications during surgery.

Raised in Philadelphia, Hart was a prolific singer with local groups such as the Four Gents, the Four Guys, the Veltones, the Everglows and Little Hart.

Around 1964, he formed the Orphonics with his brother, Wilbert, alongside Randy Cain and Richie Daniels, which was later renamed the Delfonics after two years.

He was the band’s primary songwriter, writing or co-writing 18 of their 20 charting singles between 1968 and 1974.