Roberta Flack, Grammy-winning singer with an intimate style, dies at 88

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"We are heartbroken that the glorious Roberta Flack passed away "

Legendary pop/R&B vocalist Roberta Flack, who was launched to stardom in the early ’70s by the Grammy-winning hits “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” and “Killing Me Softly With His Song,” has died, according to a statement from her rep. No cause of...

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Roberta Flack, Grammy-Winning Singer and Pianist, Has Died

The artist behind "Killing Me Softly With His Song" was 88.

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One of the most prodigious voices of soul and jazz has passed away. According to her representative, singer and pianist Roberta Flack died Monday at age 88. Among her most popular songs are Killing me softly with her song and The first time ever I saw your face.“She died in peace surrounded by her family. Roberta broke borders and records. She was also a proud educator,” said the media release. The cause of death was not immediately revealed, bu…

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Legendary ‘Killing Me Softly’ singer dies after years-long health battle

The Grammy-winner passed away surrounded by her family.

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Roberta Flack, singer known for ‘Killing Me Softly,’ dies at 88

Feb. 24 (UPI) — Grammy-winning singer Roberta Flack, known for iconic songs like “Killing Me Softly with His Song,” has died. She was 88 years old. A representative confirmed her death Monday to NBC News. A formal cause of death was not shared, but the music artist had been navigating ALS since 2022, causing her to lose her ability to sing. Flack’s rep also shared the news with Variety. “She died peacefully surrounded by her family,” the rep tol…

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The famous American singer and pianist passed away today after fighting against ALS for years