Soul Icon Roberta Flack Dies at 88

The Grammy-winning artist, known for her timeless hit 'Killing Me Softly,' passed away peacefully surrounded by family after battling ALS.

Roberta Flack, a trailblazing soul singer and pianist, achieved global fame with hits like 'Killing Me Softly' and 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face.'
She won multiple Grammy Awards, including a historic achievement as the only artist to win 'Record of the Year' in consecutive years.
Flack was celebrated not only for her vocal artistry but also for her social consciousness, addressing racial inequality and supporting disadvantaged youth through music education.
Her career was revitalized in the 1990s when the Fugees sampled 'Killing Me Softly,' introducing her work to a new generation of listeners.
Flack had been battling ALS since 2022 and retired from performing after a stroke in 2016; she passed away peacefully at home in New York.