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Wie starb Roberta Flack?

Roberta Flack starb an ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) am February 24, 2025, im Alter von 88.

Was war die Todesursache von Roberta Flack?

Roberta Flack starb am 24. Februar 2025 in New York City im Alter von 88 Jahren an ALS.

Wie alt war Roberta Flack beim Tod?

Roberta Flack war 88 Jahre alt zum Zeitpunkt des Todes.

Wann starb Roberta Flack?

Roberta Flack starb am February 24, 2025.

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Biografie von Roberta Flack

Roberta Flack wurde am 10. Februar 1937 in Black Mountain, North Carolina, geboren. Sie gewann zwei aufeinanderfolgende Grammys für Aufnahme des Jahres.

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Personal Life

Who are Roberta Flack's parents?

Laron Flack, Irene Flack

Was Roberta Flack married?

Roberta Flack war einmal verheiratet, mit Steve Novosel (1966–1972).

Did Roberta Flack have children?

Roberta Flack had no children.

What religion was Roberta Flack?

Roberta Flack was Christian.

What was Roberta Flack's ethnicity?

Roberta Flack was of African American heritage.

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Karriere-Highlights

Alben

  • First Take (1969)
  • Chapter Two (1970)
  • Quiet Fire (1971)
  • Killing Me Softly (1973)
  • Feel Like Makin' Love (1975)
  • Blue Lights in the Basement (1977)
  • Roberta Flack (1978)

Auszeichnungen

  • Grammy Award for Record of the Year — The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face (1973)
  • Grammy Award for Record of the Year — Killing Me Softly with His Song (1974)
  • Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance — Tonight I Celebrate My Love (1984)
  • Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (2020)
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Facts About Roberta Flack

  • She was the first artist to win Grammy Record of the Year in back-to-back years (1973 and 1974)
  • She received a full scholarship to Howard University at age 15
  • She was diagnosed with ALS in 2022 which prevented her from singing
  • The Fugees sampled Killing Me Softly for their 1996 hit Killing Me Softly
  • She taught music at a junior high school in Washington D.C. before her music career took off
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Zitate von Roberta Flack

"Music is the universal language. It doesn't need translation."

"I just try to be honest about what I feel and what I see."

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Vermächtnis

Roberta Flack war eine der unverwechselbarsten Stimmen im R&B und in der Soul-Musik.

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Sources

📖 Wikipedia📖 Grammy.com📖 Billboard📖 Associated Press

Last verified: 2026-06-05