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Looking Back at ‘Killing Me Softly’ Singer Roberta Flack’s Music Career After Her Death at 88 Years Old
Closer looks back at Roberta Flack's music career after her death at age 88, including her biggest hits and how her battle with ALS silenced her voice.
Roberta Flack, the legendary singer-songwriter whose soulful voice captivated generations of music lovers, died on February 24 from cardiac arrest, a complication of ALS. Born in Black Mountain, North Carolina, Roberta rose to prominence in the 1960s and became one of the most influential voices in American music. “Although I no longer play or sing, when I experience music — it’s so much more than just ‘listening’ for me — I connect to my parents, my teachers, my fans, my peers.
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