The last surviving member of the Motown group ‘The Four Tops’, Abdul “Duke” Fakir, has died. Fakir was 88 and died of heart failure at his home in Detroit, as confirmed by his family. The Four Tops were formed in the ‘50s and became one the best-known bands of the Motown era. The group are best known for their classic hits such as ‘Reach Out I’ll Be There’ and ‘Baby I Need Your Loving’. “Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of a trailblazer, icon and music legend who, through his 70-year music career, touched the lives of so many as he continued to tour until the end of 2023, and officially retired this year” said Fakir’s family Fakir is survived by his wife, six children, 13 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.