Singer Cuba Gooding Sr. found dead in car in Los Angeles

Cuba Gooding Sr, the lead singer of 70s soul group Main Ingredient and father of actor Cuba Gooding Jr, has died at the age of 72.

Cuba M. Gooding Sr. was an American singer and actor.

 He was the lead singer of the soul group The Main Ingredient, most notable for its two biggest hits, "Everybody Plays the Fool" and "Just Don't Want to Be Lonely.

The star was found dead in his car on Thursday in Woodland Hills, California, officials said.

His body was slumped over the wheel of his Jaguar, but there was no suspicion of foul play.

Anonymous sources told the LA Times that drug paraphernalia and alcohol containers were found in the car.

Born in Harlem, New York, the star received his unusual forename from his father, Dudley MacDonald Gooding.

He was encouraged to pursue a singing career by his family.

SOURCE: BBC NEWS