‘Killing Me Softly’ singer Roberta Flack born in Black Mountain, NC dies after ALS diagnosis
According to her publicist Elaine Schock, Flack passed away at her New York home surrounded by her family. In 2022, Flack announced that she had ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
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Rev. Al Sharpton to Honor Roberta Flack with Heartfelt Eulogy at Celebration of Life in Harlem on Monday
Roberta Flack's life to be honored Monday. Harlem's Abyssinian Baptist Church hosts memorial with Rev. Al Sharpton's eulogy.
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Roberta Flack, North Carolina native and Grammy-winning ‘Killing Me Softly’ singer, dies at 88
The Grammy-winning singer and pianist was known for her intimate vocal and musical style on “Killing Me Softly With His Song,” “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” and
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Remembering Roberta Flack: A Voice That Defined Generations
Roberta Flack, the iconic singer whose soulful voice and timeless hits captivated audiences worldwide, passed away on February 24, 2025. Her music, characterized by its emotional depth and elegant arrangements,
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Music Icon, North Carolina Native, Roberta Flack Has Died
We are heartbroken that the glorious Roberta Flack passed away this morning, February 24, 2025,” a statement from her rep announced. “She died peacefully surrounded by her
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North Carolina birthplace of Roberta Flack remembers the late singer
BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. (WSPA) — Western North Carolina native and award-winning singer-songwriter and pianist Roberta Flack passed away at 88 years old on Monday. In the heart of downtown Black ...
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Singer Roberta Flack dies at 88
She was also a proud educator.” Roberta Cleopatra Flack, the daughter of musicians, was born in Black Mountain, North Carolina, and raised in Arlington, Virginia. A gospel fan as a child ...
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Roberta Flack Dies: ‘Killing Me Softly’ Singer Was 88
Roberta Flack, quiet storm pioneer ... Me Softly with His Song,” and “Feel Like Makin’ Love,” was originally born in Black Mountain, North Carolina, before moving to Arlington, Virginia. Her large family was all musically inclined and frequently ...
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Roberta Flack, Soulful “Killing Me Softly With His Song” Performer, Dies at 88
Roberta Cleopatra Flack was born on Feb. 10, 1937, in Black Mountain, North Carolina, and raised in Arlington, Virginia. Her father, Laron, worked as a draftsman for the Veterans Administration, and her mother, Irene, was a church organist. Flack took ...
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'Killing Me Softly' singer Roberta Flack born in Black Mountain, NC dies 2 years after ALS diagnosis
The Grammy Award-winning songstress, Roberta Flack was born in Black Mountain on February 10, 1937. However, she was raised in Arlington, Va.
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Roberta Flack, soulful R&B vocalist known for 'Killing Me Softly With His Song,' dies at 88
Roberta Flack, whose tender vocals made her one of R&B's most beloved singers in a celebrated career that included the Grammy-winning hit 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face,' has died at 88.
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Roberta Flack, Grammy-winning singer from North Carolina dies at 88
Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning singer and pianist ... Flack was born in 1937 in Black Mountain, North Carolina and grew up in Arlington, Virginia.