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Roberta Flack’s Children: Did the Late Singer Have Kids?

The Grammy-winning soul singer has passed away at the age of 88. Here’s a look back at her life and her family.

Born on February 10, 1937, in North Carolina, Flack was the daughter of a church organist and began playing classical piano at a young age. She went on to become a Grammy-winning artist known for hits like her version of “Killing Me Softly With His Song,” “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face,” and “Feel Like Makin’ Love,” all of which earned her top spots on the Billboard charts. In the statement issued by her publicist following her passing, it was noted, “Roberta broke boundaries and records,” adding that “She was also a proud educator.” According to Variety, she taught school in North Carolina and the District of Columbia.

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