In the statement confirming his death, daughter Jonnelle Fletcher called him “a much-loved, generous, and sincere soul.”
“John ‘Ecstasy’ Fletcher was a beloved man, the life partner of Deltonia and ex-husband of Carla, twin brother of Joseph, artist, friend and life partner of the legendary Jalil van Whodini,” the statement read.
“Please send love and prayers to our family, and with an open heart we ask the ancestors to cover his soul in peace and tranquility. Play his music when it touches you, and know that he will hear you today on the way home,” 23 December. “
Whodini was known for his singles like “Friends” and “Freaks Come Out at Night.”
Hip-hop musician Ahmir Khalib Thompson, better known as Questlove, tweeted his condolences on Wednesday.
“One Love to Ecstasy of the Legendary #Whodini. This man was legendary and a crucial member of one of the most legendary hip-hop groups,” Thompson wrote.
Jermaine Dupri recalled Fletcher on Twitter, writing, “Thank you for every word, every conversation at every moment, may your soul Rest In Power.”
The cause of Fletcher’s death is unknown at this time.