Rudolph Isley dies at the age of 84: The founding member of the Isley Brothers dies “after a suspected heart attack” in Illinois

Rudolph Isley, founding member of hit band The Isley Brothers, has died at the age of 84, according to a report.

TMZ has reported that Isley died Wednesday in Illinois. The cause of death remains uncertain, but an insider told the outlet that Isley likely suffered a heart attack.

Isley was a member of the family music group The Isley Brothers, whose hits included “For the Love of You,” “Parts 1 & 2” and “Shout.”

Rudolph founded the group along with his siblings Ronald, O’Kelly and his late brother Vernon, who died at the age of 13.

Rudolph Isley, founding member of hit band The Isley Brothers, has died at the age of 84, according to a report

Isley was a member of the family music group The Isley Brothers, whose hits included “For the Love of You,” “Parts 1 & 2” and “Shout”; Rudolph pictured far left

O’Kelly, Ronald and Rudolph pictured together

Family appearance: Ronald, Rudolph and Ernie Isley pictured performing in 2004