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Death of Killing Me Softly singer Roberta Flack, 88, announced as tributes pour in

She shared her motor neurone disease diagnosis back in 2022

The death of singer Roberta Flack has been announced today (February 24). She was aged 88.

The 1970s R&B legend was known for hits including Killing Me Softly With His Song and The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face.

Roberta Flack in a wheelchair
Roberta revealed she had been diagnosed with MND back in 2022 (Credit: Cover Images)
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Death of Roberta Flack shared

In a statement, her reps announced her death. They shared that she died peacefully surrounded by her family.

It read: “We are heartbroken that the glorious Roberta Flack passed away this morning, February 24, 2025.

“She died peacefully surrounded by her family. Roberta broke boundaries and records. She was also a proud educator.”

Roberta Flack smiling
The singer had a string of hits, including Killing Me Softly With His Song (Credit: Cover Images)

Cause of death and health issues

The singer’s friend and manager Suzanne Koga told The New York Times the singer died on her way to the hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest.

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