According to TMZ, the father of the Oscar-winning actor was found dead on Thursday, April 20 in his car, which was parked in Woodland Hills, California.
Law enforcement officials said that Gooding Sr was "slumped over in his silver Jaguar."
The fire department responded to the scene and attempted CPR, but the soul singer could not be resuscitated.
After finding empty booze containers in the car, police suspect an overdose is the cause of the singer's death.
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