The legendary singer Roberta Flack passed away at the age of 88
24 february 2025 в 20:13
Roberta Flack passed away at the age of 88 in February 2025 after a powerful, decade-long music career. The late vocalist of «Killing Me Softly with His Song» created a lasting legacy in R&B, influencing a whole subgenre known as the «quiet storm». Gradually paving her way to success, Roberta not only increased her wealth and fan base, but also her awards. She was the recipient of four Grammy Awards and the 2020 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
When she passed away, a representative of Roberta released a statement, obtained by The Guardian, which read: «We are shattered by the news that the magnificent Roberta Flack passed away this morning, February 24, 2025. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family. Roberta broke boundaries and set records. She was also a proud teacher».
Besides her 1970s hit «Killing Me Softly with His Love», Roberta also found success with songs like «The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face» and «Feel Like Makin' Love». She topped the Billboard charts several times throughout her music career.
Thanks to her highly successful music career, Roberta had a net worth of $ 20 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Roberta was from North Carolina and enrolled in college at Howard University in Washington, D.C. at just 15 years old — one of the youngest students ever to attend the university. After studying music, she took on teaching jobs while performing on the side. She was eventually discovered at a Washington nightclub in the 1970s.
Roberta was not married at the time of her death, but she was previously married to her ex-husband, Steve Novosel, from 1966 to 1972. Steve was a fellow musician.
Roberta did not have any children of her own. However, she was the aunt of figure skater Rory Flack and the godmother of the late musician Bernard Wright.
The cause of death was not announced at the time of Roberta’s passing in February 2025. However, she was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, known as ALS, in 2022, leading to her retirement. She had previously left a performance at the Apollo Theater in New York in 2018 after feeling unwell. It was later revealed that she had suffered a stroke several years ago
When she passed away, a representative of Roberta released a statement, obtained by The Guardian, which read: «We are shattered by the news that the magnificent Roberta Flack passed away this morning, February 24, 2025. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family. Roberta broke boundaries and set records. She was also a proud teacher».
Besides her 1970s hit «Killing Me Softly with His Love», Roberta also found success with songs like «The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face» and «Feel Like Makin' Love». She topped the Billboard charts several times throughout her music career.
Thanks to her highly successful music career, Roberta had a net worth of $ 20 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Roberta was from North Carolina and enrolled in college at Howard University in Washington, D.C. at just 15 years old — one of the youngest students ever to attend the university. After studying music, she took on teaching jobs while performing on the side. She was eventually discovered at a Washington nightclub in the 1970s.
Roberta was not married at the time of her death, but she was previously married to her ex-husband, Steve Novosel, from 1966 to 1972. Steve was a fellow musician.
Roberta did not have any children of her own. However, she was the aunt of figure skater Rory Flack and the godmother of the late musician Bernard Wright.
The cause of death was not announced at the time of Roberta’s passing in February 2025. However, she was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, known as ALS, in 2022, leading to her retirement. She had previously left a performance at the Apollo Theater in New York in 2018 after feeling unwell. It was later revealed that she had suffered a stroke several years ago
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