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Rudolph Isley has died aged 84 (Picture: RJ Capak/WireImage/Getty)

Rudolph Isley – the founding member of The Isley Brothers – has died aged 84, according to a report.

The singer, who had hits For the Love of You, Parts 1 & 2 and Shout, reportedly died on Wednesday.

TMZ reports that the cause of death is unclear, but an insider told the publication that it is believed he had a heart attack.

Isley founded the music group The Isley Brothers alongside his siblings -Ronald, O’Kelly, and Vernon.

The band began when Isley was just a teenager.

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Doreen Mantle has died at the age of 97 (Picture: Rex/PA)

Actress Doreen Mantle has died ‘peacefully at home’ aged 97, her agent has said.

She was known for her performance as Jean Warboys in the BBC comedy series One Foot In The Grave and had appearances in Doctors and Coronation Street.

Mantle also took to the stage in Death Of A Salesman for the National Theatre for which she took home an Olivier Award in 1979 for actress of the year in a supporting role.

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