George Clinton Jr., the son of funk legend George Clinton, was found dead in his Florida home on Monday, Feb. 1, at the age of 50. The Leon County Sheriff's Office received a call from a maintenance person who discovered the body at 12:30 PM Monday, at the Tallahassee apartment complex where Clinton lived.Clinton Jr.'s body was identified, though it appeared that Clinton had been dead for several days. No signs of foul play were found during the Sheriff's investigation. The cause of death is still undetermined.
"Barring any finding by the Medical Examiner's Office, our investigation is complete," said the Sheriff's Office, who also reported that friends of the Clinton family had responded to their calls and "they did notify George Clinton Jr.'s father of the death."
This is sad news for the P-Funk legend, who was recently featured on Big Boi's new single, 'Fo Yo Sorrows,' alongside Too Short, and is still performing and touring at the age of 68.
Reader Comments(1 of 2)
sandybaydesignat 2-02-2010
That's very sad. My deepest condolences to George Clinton.
Hello Sexyat 2-02-2010
He JUST lost his mother too.... my heart breaks for him. I hope and pray that he will be able to make it through.....he's never going to get over it, but I hope he is able to get through it.
ROCKYat 2-02-2010
Rest In Peace George Jr. "If you hear any noise it's just me and the boys" P-Funk
laurarvail1at 2-02-2010
WOW - so many noteworthy people are leaving this planet, and of natural causes! Imagine, people still... just plain-old, die. My condolences and prayers go out to the Clinton family, God takes those He loves the Best! RIP George, Jr.
RYANat 2-02-2010
Very sorry to read that....RIP GC jr....take it easy Sr.....
CooperCheers2at 2-02-2010
Our condolences to the Clinton family. We have been fans of Mr. Clinton Sr's for a long time, and I hope he finds peace in the shadow of God's mercy.
The Cooper-Cheers Family
lefreak79at 2-02-2010
HAD EVERY ONE OF GEORGE CLINTON'S ALBUMS, PARLIAMENT, FUNKADELIC, AND RELATED FUNKSTERS, THE BRIDES OF FUNKENSTEIN. NEVER KNEW HE HAD A SON. LIFE IS SO SHORT. . .
DISCO AL
kevinbgood621at 2-02-2010
I used to live near George and he would play his sax on the roof of his home on Barlow . Annoying to some but great fun for me !
I am Sorry to hear of his son's death . RIP .
Pnkfldmanat 2-02-2010
R.I.P George..
lady1dtat 2-02-2010
We just attended a George Clinton concert a few weeks ago in Omaha. Wow! The best. Both Georges were performing at their peak. God bless you all - you're in our thoughts & prayers.
AMANDAat 2-02-2010
Are you referring to George Clinton Sr. and named Hello Love at the same time? If so, you should think things through before you type. This man's child just died, you posted a comment like that, and he's a scumbag. You need a role model.
slatsikat 2-02-2010
I remember at a show here in Tulsa, OK several years ago George Jr. was picked up for a bag of grass. I was at the show with a few buddies and one of my buddies dad was a Deputy Sheriff and he got George Jr. out real fast. George Sr. gave us two lifetime backstage passes and let us get on his bus with the crew. It was pretty intense. Good times and prayers with the family. :(
Pauletteat 2-02-2010
Our condolenscenses to the family. Always enjoy your family, life and everyday you breathe....
NitrousO2at 2-02-2010
How sad to lose a child. RIP to George Jr., and our sincere condolences to George Sr. and family. He has always fueled the funky black man inside this middle-aged white body.
pebbsdoveat 2-02-2010
rest in peace george clinton junior, p-funk, parliament,, funkadelicks all originally from plainfield new jersey, they are and still the best funk band ever,,,,,, my prayers and thoughts to the family,, ive seen you in concert many times,,,
give bootsy collins a hello from me, i knew him back in the day in new jersey