Wu-Tang Clan founding member Oliver 'Power' Grant dies at 52
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Wu-Tang Clan founding member Oliver 'Power' Grant dies at 52

Karen Butler | February 26, 2026

Wu-Tang Clan founding member Oliver "Power" Grant has died at the age of 52. No cause of death for the producer has been publicly disclosed yet.

Feb. 26 (UPI) -- Wu-Tang Clan founding member Oliver "Power" Grant has died at the age of 52.

No cause of death has been publicly disclosed yet, People.com said.

"Rest in Power, Power," the rap group's official Facebook page said Wednesday.

Rolling Stone magazine noted that Grant executive produced the hip-hop stars' albums and oversaw their business empire, which includes their Wu Wear clothing line.

"Word life, peace to Power and my whole unit. We couldn't have done it without him. Wu wouldn't have come to fruition without Power. His passing is a profound loss to us all. My deepest condolences to the fam," member GZA wrote on Instagram.

Method Man wrote in his own post: "Paradise my Brother safe Travels!! #pookie #power Bruh I am not ok."

Wu-Tang Clan, which was formed in New York City in 1992, was nominated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Wednesday.

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