Legendary singer Roberta Flack dies aged 88

On Monday morning, February 24, the death of singer Roberta Flack was announced at the age of 88. The information was confirmed through a statement from her representative, in which she was recognized for her career.

"We are heartbroken to hear of the passing of the glorious Roberta Flack this morning, 24 February 2025. She died peacefully surrounded by her family . Roberta broke barriers and records. She was also a proud educator," the statement said.

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The official cause of her death has not yet been detailed. Recall that in 2022, the legendary pop and R&B singer was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease.

This illness prevented her from continuing to sing, as well as the ability to maintain her speech. This fact would have affected the artist quite a bit, despite the fact that she managed to remain constant in musical and creative activities.

It was also not revealed whether there would be any kind of tribute for his musical career.

Who was Roberta Flack?

Roberta Cleopatra Flack was born on February 10, 1937 in Black Mountain , North Carolina. Because her parents were musicians, Flack began playing the piano at a very early age.

At the age of 15, she was admitted to Howard University to study music on a full scholarship. At the age of 19, she began singing in various nightclubs, standing out for her versatility.

It was not until 1969, after meeting Les McCann, who introduced her to Atlantic Records , that the singer was able to record her debut album entitled "First Take" .

Roberta Flack stood out for having great singles such as “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” and “Killing Me Softly With His Song” , which led her to win a Grammy.