Who was Dash Crofts? Details explored after 'Seals & Crofts' star passes away at 87 following heart surgery

Dash Crofts was an American musician and songwriter.

He made up half of the soft rock duo Seals & Crofts with Jim Seals. While Dash began his career largely as a drummer, he also showed his prowess on the saxophone over the years.

In the latest news about the singer, Dash Crofts passed away on March 25 due to complications stemming from heart surgery, as per a family member’s account to TMZ. Croft’s daughter, Lua Crofts Faragher, took to Facebook to share her thoughts on his passing.

“We are heartbroken to share the passing of our beloved father and husband Darrell ‘Dash’ George Crofts, who passed away March 25, 2026 at the age of 87 surrounded by the love and prayers of his devoted wife and children. With sorrow and gratitude, we mourn a man whose loving-kindness, remarkable compassion, beautiful and tender voice has uplifted hearts across the globe."

She continued,

"We extend our gratitude and appreciation for the outpouring of love and support that we have received from around the world and we celebrate an honor his legacy of service to mankind.”

As of this report, there have been no formal announcements regarding the exact plans for his memorial service.

Dash Crofts honored by former producer Louie Shelton, more

After his passing, several past collaborators took to social media to extend their sympathies for Crofts' passing. This includes producer Louie Shelton, a longtime friend and collaborator, who also took to Facebook to extend his condolences.

“Sad to hear our dear brother and partner in music has passed away today. Sending love and prayers to all his family and many fans. R.I.P. my brother.....Dash Crofts”

Interestingly, future bandmates Dash Crofts and Jim Seals first met as teenagers in Texas while they were still in high school. He and Seals would eventually move to Southern California, and both joined The Champs alongside Chuck Rio from 1958 to 1965. During that time, they recorded their first-ever smash hit, “Tequila”, and Dash Crofts was also drafted into the army, where he spent two years.

The two then settled in as a recording duo called Seals and Crofts in 1969 and enjoyed tremendous commercial success together through the 1970s and beyond. Summer Breeze and Diamond Girl still undoubtedly stand as the duo’s greatest hits, and the pair even had two albums reach platinum status.

Crofts would also go on to release a solo album in 1998 called Today.

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