John Forte Fugees Obituary Martha’s Vineyard Death:- Grammy-nominated recording artist John Forté, a devoted father and widely respected musician, died suddenly at his home in Chilmark on Monday. He was 50 years old. His death was confirmed by Chilmark Police, and while a precise cause of death has not yet been officially determined, authorities have stated that no foul play is suspected.
Forté was deeply cherished within Martha’s Vineyard’s close-knit music and arts community, where he was known not only for his extraordinary talent but also for his generosity, empathy, and thoughtful presence.
His passing comes at a particularly painful time for the Island, which has already been mourning the recent loss of several beloved figures. Friends and neighbors described the shock as profound, especially given that Forté was in a vibrant and productive creative period of his life.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Forté’s greatest pride was his family. He was a loving husband to photographer Lara Fuller and a devoted father to their two children, Wren, 10, and Hale, 7. Those closest to him often spoke of how his face lit up when talking about his children and how central they were to his life and creative purpose.
After first visiting Martha’s Vineyard in 1998, Forté fell in love with the Island and eventually made it his home. Over the past decade, his Chilmark residence and nearby recording space became gathering places for musicians from around the world, filled with music, conversation, and community.
As tributes continue to pour in, John Forté is being remembered as a brilliant artist, a generous collaborator, and a loving father whose legacy will live on through his music and the many lives he touched.