In the morning of today the famous singer passed away

🖤 Legendary Singer Roberta Flack Passed Away This Morning

Roberta Flack, the iconic American singer and Grammy‑winning recording artist known worldwide for timeless classics such as “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” and “Killing Me Softly with His Song”, passed away peacefully this morning at age 88.

According to official statements from her representatives and family, Flack died early today, surrounded by those closest to her. The announcement confirmed her passing this morning, marking the end of a remarkable life and career that spanned six decades.

🎶 A Life Dedicated to Music

Roberta Cleopatra Flack was born on February 10, 1937, in Black Mountain, North Carolina into a deeply musical family — her mother was a church choir organist, and her father was a pianist.

She began playing piano at a young age, showing prodigious talent that earned her a full scholarship to Howard University at age 15 — one of the youngest students ever admitted to the program. Although she initially pursued classical music and even considered becoming an opera singer, she soon found her voice in jazz, soul, R&B, and pop.

Flack’s breakthrough came in the early 1970s when her emotionally rich interpretations of ballads and her distinctive vocal style captured global attention.

🏆 Unparalleled Achievements

Roberta Flack’s influence in music cannot be overstated:

• Three of her singles reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, including “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face,” “Killing Me Softly with His Song,” and “Feel Like Makin’ Love.”

• She became the first artist in Grammy history to win the Record of the Year award in consecutive years (1973 and 1974) — a testament to her artistic impact.

• Flack crossed musical boundaries with her heartfelt ballads and genre‑blending performances that bridged jazz, soul, pop, and R&B.

Even in her later years,

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