Roberta Flack dead: legendary ‘Killing Me Softly’ singer was 88

February 24, 2025

Roberta Flack, whose tender vocals made her one of R&B’s most beloved singers in a celebrated career that included the Grammy-winning hit ‘The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face,’ has died at 88.

https://ew.com/roberta-flack-dead-soulful-killing-me-softly-singer-11685272

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