John Forté, Fugees and Wyclef Jean Collaborator, Dies at 50

January 14, 2026

John Forté, a Grammy-nominated musician renowned for his collaborations with the Fugees, has passed away at the age of 50 in his home in Chilmark, Massachusetts. Authorities reported no signs of foul play and are investigating the cause of death, which remains undetermined.

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Credit: NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 05: John Forté attends "Kerouac's Road: The Beat Of A Nation" Premiere - 2025 Tribeca Festival at SVA Theater on June 05, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/

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John Forté was found dead at approximately 2:25 PM on January 13, 2026.
He was known for contributions to the Fugees' Grammy-winning album 'The Score.'.
Forté had been a resident of Martha's Vineyard for about a decade.
He was remembered by the local music community for his generosity and talent.
Forté was a father of two children, Wren and Hale.

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John Forté, Fugees and Wyclef Jean Collaborator, Dies at 50

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