Roy Ayers, the musician behind the iconic song "Everybody Loves the Sunshine," has died at 84. The singer's family announced his death in a Facebook post on Wednesday evening. "It is with great sadness that the family of legendary vibraphonist,

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Roy Ayers, the “king of neo-soul” and artist behind “Everybody Loves Sunshine,” has died. His family confirmed his death after suffering a “long illness” on social media. He was 84 years old. The family described Ayers to Variety as a “highly influential and sought after as a music collaborator.