Much-loved singer known for Killing Me Softly With His Song, The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face and duets with Donny Hathaway and Peabo Bryson, had suffered a stroke in 2016Roberta Flack, the US singer behind a string of hits including Killing Me Softly With His Song, has died aged 88. “We are heartbroken that the glorious Roberta Flack passed away this morning, February 24, 2025,” a statement from her spokesperson read. “She died peacefully surrounded by her family. Roberta broke boundaries and records. She was also a proud educator.”With her graceful presence, genre-crossing versatility and ability to give voice to the full range of love’s highs and lows, Flack is widely considered one of soul and R&B’s greatest ever artists. Continue reading...
Roberta Flack, the renowned soul and R&B singer known for hits like "Killing Me Softly With His Song," passed away at 88. Born in 1937 in North Carolina, she began playing piano at nine and attended Howard University. Her career took off in 1969 with her debut album, earning her two consecutive Grammys. Collaborations with Donny Hathaway and Peabo Bryson, along with her 2012 Beatles cover album, showcased her versatility. Flack, who had a stroke in 2016 affecting her singing, was celebrated for her emotional depth and influence on the quiet storm genre. Tributes poured in from peers, highlighting her iconic status.
