Boney M founder Frank Farian dies

German music producer Frank Farian died aged 82, his agency announced on behalf of his family on Tuesday, Report informs, citing DW.

He passed away peacefully at his home in Miami, Florida.

Farian achieved international success in the 1970s and sold more than 800 million records with various artists throughout his career.

As the producer of Boney M., Farian was responsible for hits including "Daddy Cool," "Rasputin" and "Brown Girl in the Ring." The group sold more than 150 million records worldwide.

He would also work with the likes of Stevie Wonder and Meat Loaf.