It’s a sad day for the music world. Legendary singer Roberta Flack lost her battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Roberta received an ALS diagnosis in 2022, and tragically, the fast-progressing fatal disease took her ability to sing. However, itt did not take her voice. In a 2022 news release, she planned to publish a book, The Green Piano: How Little Me Found Music.
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“I have long dreamed of telling my story to children about that first green piano that my father got for me from the junkyard in the hope that they would be inspired to reach for their dreams,” Roberta Flack said in the release. “I want them to know that dreams can come true with persistence, encouragement from family and friends, and most of all belief in yourself.”
Roberta Flack Fans Grieved Over The Grammy Winner’s Death
The four-time Grammy winner made an indelible mark on music. Her biggest hits included The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face and Killing Me Softly with His Song. The latter got the cover treatment by The Fugees in 1996, reigniting a fire for Flack.
Many took to social media to share their grief over the legendary singer’s passing from ALS.
Jennifer Hudson shared on X, “So sad to hear of Roberta Flack’s passing. One of the great soul singers of all time. Rest well, Ms. Flack. Your legacy lives on!!!”
Queen Latifah agreed, “Rest in peace to Howard graduate, classically trained pianist, songwriter, singer, & the first artist to ever win a Grammy for Record of the Year in two consecutive years, Miss Roberta Flack. Her & her fellow songwriter Donny Hathaway are now reunited.”
“How sad that Roberta Flack has passed away at the age of 88. She gave us so many beautiful songs, I just loved her voice. R.IP and thanks for the music,” another fan wrote.
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