Soul Singer Roberta Flack Dies aged 88

[arista]

Sad News


[Roberta Flack, singer of 'Killing Me Softly,'
has died at age 88
The Grammy-winning artist and educator
had shared an ALS diagnosis in 2022.
She was best known for ballads such
as "Killing Me Softly With His Song"
and "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face.]

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/feb/24/roberta-flack-soul-and-rb-icon-behind-killing-me-softly-dies-aged-88


Also Known for 2 more Tracks Recorded
in January 1979 with Donny Hathaway
who that night jumped
from Hotel Room in NYC to his death.

[Crimson Dynamo]

aww what a shame RIP. Brilliant artist

mrudT410TAI

[joeysteele]

I love the song, The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face.
Really beautiful voice she had.
R.I.P.

[GoldHeart]

Aww R.I.P.

Her songs are so well known

[Ammi]

…the first time ever we heard her voice….:lovedup:…88yrs old, a great age/a great talent…:love:…

[bots]

She had a great voice

[Cherie]

fabulous talent

[arista]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GkmApX1XUAAjjaM?format=jpg&name=small

back in 1975
at the Grammy Awards
with David Bowie & John Lennon

[Ammi]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GkmApX1XUAAjjaM?format=jpg&name=small

back in 1975
at the Grammy Awards
with David Bowie & John Lennon

…superb pic, Arista…:lovedup:…

[Mystic Mock]

RIP

[Livia]

I love the song, The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face.
Really beautiful voice she had.
R.I.P.

Written by Kirsty McColl's Dad... One of the most beautiful songs ever written imo, and she had the most beautiful voice.

[joeysteele]

Written by Kirsty McColl's Dad... One of the most beautiful songs ever written imo, and she had the most beautiful voice.

I agree
Absolutely gorgeous song and performance of it.

[arista]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GkkvbEeWMAEAvPx?format=jpg&name=small

Roberta Flack With Clint Eastwood

[arista]

With Smokey Robinson

getting an award.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gkl204AX0AAO6Hr?format=jpg&name=small

[Ammi]

…more wonderful/rare pics, Arista…a lovely tribute…:love:…

[LaLaLand]

I love her collabs with Donny Hathaway, particularly “Back Together Again”. A great song that gets you moving. RIP legend.