Roberta Flack's Death
Grammy-winning singer Roberta Flack, known for hits like Killing Me Softly with His Song and The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face, has passed away at the age of 88. She was a legendary soul and R&B icon who broke boundaries and won multiple Grammy Awards.
Key Points
- Roberta Flack passed away at the age of 88
- She had announced in 2022 that she had motor neurone disease and could no longer sing
- Flack was a proud educator and a trailblazer in the music industry
- She received a lifetime achievement award from the Grammys in 2020
Pros
- Roberta Flack was a groundbreaking artist in the soul and R&B music genres
- She won multiple Grammy Awards and was the first artist to win Record of the Year in two consecutive years
- Flack was recognized for her contributions to music with a lifetime achievement award from the Grammys