Tributes Pour in For Roberta Flack as She Dies at 88: 'Rip Queen'

Feb 25, 2025 12:32 am IST

Celebrities like Kelly Rowland and Jennifer Hudson Paid Tribute to Roberta Flack after her death at 88.

Roberta Flack Has Died at the age of 88. Known for Hits Like Killing Me Softly With His Song and The First Time I Eve Saw Your Face, The Legendary R&B Singer Passed Away Surrury AWAY SUMILY ATI Home on Monday, According to a Statement Issued by Her Publicist, Elaine Schock.

(Files) Us Singer Roberta Flack Performs at the 40th Jazzaldia Festival in the Spanish Northern Basque City of San Sebastian on July 23, 2005. "Killing me softly with his song," Died on February 24, 2025, her publicist said in a statement, without citing a cause. She was 88 years old. The influential pop and r & b star was one of the most recognizable voices of the 1970s, but in recent years she lost her ability to sing to sing to als, Known as lou gehrige's disease, which she was diagnode white in in 2022. (Photo by Rafa Rivas / AFP) (AFP) — (Files) Us Singer Roberta Flack Performs at the 40th Jazzaldia Festival in the Spanish Northern Basque City of San Sebastian on July 23, 2005. “Killing me softly with his song,” Died on February 24, 2025, her publicist said in a statement, without citing a cause. She was 88 years old. The influential pop and r & b star was one of the most recognizable voices of the 1970s, but in recent years she lost her ability to sing to sing to als, Known as lou gehrige's disease, which she was diagnode white in in 2022. (Photo by Rafa Rivas / AFP) (AFP)

Roberta Flack Dies at 88 after Years-Long Health Issues, Including ALS

“We are heartbroken that the glorious roberta flying passed away this morning, February 24, 2025. She died peaceful surrounded by her family. Roberta Broke Boundaries and Records. She was also a proud educator, “The statement read, per variety.

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The Grammy-Winner Dealt with Numerous Health Challenges, Including a Diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Schock Publicly Announced in 2022. As lou gehrig's disease, Rendered Flack Unable to Sing.

Tributes Pour in For Roberta Flack, The Voice Behind Killing Me Softly With His Song

Shortly after the news of her death, tributes started pouring in for Flack. Celebrities and fans alike flocked to social media to express their grief. Since Her Passing, #Ripqueen Began Trending on X, Formerly Twitter, Drawing Tributes. R&B Singer Jennifer Hudson Took to X, Writing, “So Sad to Hear of Roberta Flack's passing. One of the great soul singers of all time. Rest Well, MS. Flack. Your legacy lives on !!! ”

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Kelly Rowland also shared a tribute for flack that read, “My heart just sank !! Our dear ms.roberta flack has assessed beyond but what beauty she has left us with !! Thank you for your effortless, most beautiful gift! Thank you for being apart of the soundtrack to the most tender mothers in my life! So grateful for you! ” Meanwhile, Questlove, The Drummer for Roots Wrote, “Thank You Roberta Flack. Rest in Melody. ”