Noir Nation, we are extending our deepest condolences to beloved singer Roberta Flack following news of her passing today!
A statement was issued early this morning (February 24th ) by Roberta’s publicist Elaine Schock confirming her passing. “Roberta broke boundaries and records.”
“She was also a proud educator. She was unlike any other popular vocalist that preceded her. Indeed, Roberta Flack couldn’t be contained simply by categories,” Elaine continued. “She sang reveries as much as exclamations, and yet her stillness electrified the soul. In time, the style she created became known as ‘quiet storm.’ It was a fitting term not just for her sensibility but also for her effect.”
The 88 year old was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also known as ALS, in 2022, which resulted in the loss of her singing voice, reports ABC News.
Throughout her career, Roberta has been nominated for 14 Grammys while successfully winning a total of five, including a lifetime achievement award. Roberta made history becoming the first artist to win a Grammy for record of the year two times in a row — for “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” in 1973 and “Killing Me Softly with His Song” in 1974.
“We now say Rest In Peace and receive the loving award the Heavenly Father has for her,” wrote fellow singer and friend Dionne Warwick on social media.
“I’ll miss our conversation about the journey through music we would have, as well as the love of the music we have been able to share.”
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