USHER'S DADDY PASSES AWAY

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VIA PEOPLE.COM

Usher's father, Usher Raymond III, passed away at an Atlanta hospital on Friday, the R&B star's rep confirms to PEOPLE. The cause of death was not immediately known and Usher was unavailable for comment. The funeral will take place this week at the Taylor funeral home chapel in Chattanooga, Tenn.