‘Killing Me Softly’ singer Roberta Flack has passed away
The Grammy-winning American singer behind the classic “Killing Me Softly With His Song,” Roberta Flack, has died at 88.
She died on Monday, February 24, 2025, her publicist said in a statement, without citing a cause.
The influential pop and R&B star was one of the most recognisable voices of the 1970s, but in recent years she lost her ability to sing to ALS, known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, which she was diagnosed with in 2022.
“She died peacefully surrounded by her family,” the statement read.
The classically trained musician with a tender but confident voice produced a number of early classics of rhythm and blues that she frequently described as “scientific soul,” timeless works that blended meticulous practice with impeccable taste.
Her exceptional talent was key to the “quiet storm” radio form of smooth, sensuous slow jams that popularized R&B and influenced its later aesthetics.
Flack’s déåth has left an indelible mark in the industry, leaving fans heartbroken.
