John Forté dead: Grammy-nominated for Fugees work, he was 50
Los Angeles Times • • entertainment
Key Points:
- John Forté, a former violin prodigy and member of the Fugees, died at age 50 in his home on Martha’s Vineyard; his death is under investigation with no signs of foul play reported.
- Forté rose to fame with the Fugees, contributing to their multi-platinum album "The Score," but struggled with his solo career before being convicted at 26 for facilitating drug trafficking and serving seven years in federal prison after a commutation by President George W. Bush.
- After his release, Forté resumed his music career, released several albums, scored films and documentaries, and settled on Martha’s Vineyard where he married and had two children.
- He had a seizure last year requiring hospitalization and was
