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singer Roberta Flack Passes Away At 88

By Trav Feb 24, 2025 | 10:49 AM

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Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning singer and pianist known for hits like “Killing Me Softly with His Song” and “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face,” passed away at the age of 88. She died at home surrounded by her family after battling ALS.

Flack was a Grammy-winning artist who broke boundaries and records in the music industry. Her smooth, soulful style brought her multiple chart-topping hits and collaborations with artists like Donny Hathaway. Flack continued to record music into the new millennium, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the world of music.