Marvin Isley of The Isley Brothers died of diabetes at 56 years old

Marvin Isley

Sad news from the entertainment world: the legendary Marvin Isley of The Isley Brothers, died of complications caused by diabetes.

The bassist and youngest member of The Isley Brothers was 56 years old. Marvin reportedly passed away Sunday June 6th at the the Seasons Hospice in Weiss Memorial Hospital in Chicago.

Marvin Isley reportedly had a 20-year battle with diabetes, going back to the age of 36. Over that period of time, Isley had a stroke and a kidney transplant. Isley retired in 1996. In 1997, Marvin lost his legs to diabetes according to The New York Times.

Marvin Isley and The Isley Brothers are known for such classics as Who's That Lady?



Marvin Isley is survived by his brothers Ernie, Ronald and Rudolph and his wife Sheila. May he rest in peace.