Roberta Flack Has Died At The Age Of 88

The R'n'B and soul superstar - who was behind the hits 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face' and 'Killing Me Softly With His Song' - died 'peacefully surrounded by her family' on Monday morning.

A representative for the singer-and-pianist said: 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.

A cause of death is not known.

However, in November 2022, it was revealed that Flack had been left unable to sing after being diagnosed with ALS amyotrophic lateral sclerosis - a neurodegenerative condition also known as motor neuron disease, which affects the brain and nerves.