Maze singer Frankie Beverly has died at the age of 77, his family confirmed.

The soul star – known for hits such as “Before I Let Go” and “Can’t Get Over You” – died on Tuesday.

Beverly’s family announced the news on social media, saying in a statement that he lived his life with a “pure soul.”

The singer’s cause of death has not been confirmed.

“Grief over the loss of a loved one is a deeply personal and emotional experience,” Beverly’s family said in a statement.

“At this time when we are faced with feelings of grief, reflection and remembrance, we politely ask for privacy and understanding and to allow us the space to grieve in our own ways.

“This is a time of healing for us and we appreciate your respect for our need for solitude as we honor the memory of our beloved Howard Stanley Beverly, known to the world as Frankie Beverly.

“He lived his life with pure soul, as you would say, and for us, no one did it better. He lived for his music, his family and his friends. Love one another, as he would have wanted us all to love.”

Beverly’s music career began in the 1960s with the doo-wop group The Blenders before she later formed the soul group The Butlers.

Maze was founded in 1970 by Beverly in Philadelphia, but was originally called Raw Soul.

Marvin Gaye, whom they supported on their tour, convinced them to change their name.

The band released nine albums between 1977 and 1993, with hits including “Happy Feelings” and “While I’m Alone”.

Beyoncé covered Beverly’s hit single “Before I Let Go” in 2019 as a bonus track on “Homecoming: The Live Album.”

Beverly later told Billboard that the cover made him feel “bigger than ever.”

“She’s a good friend of mine, but I didn’t know she would do this,” he said at the time.

He added that it was “one of the highlights of his life.”