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      Bernard Edwards passed away in his sleep yesterday in Tokyo,
Japan.  Edwards, one of the founding members of Chic, was found 
dead in his hotel room by his band mate Nile Rodgers.  Edwards, 43,
had no history of health problems. Earlier in the day he had complained 
of not feeling well, but performed anyway.  Edwards was in Tokyo 
performing with Stevie Winwood, Slash of Guns and Roses, Simon 
LeBon of Duran Duran and Chic at the Super Producers Concert.
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Taken from: Electronic Urban Report