Roberta Flack, a Grammy award-winning singer known for hits like “Killing Me Softly with His Song” and “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” has passed away at 88 after battling ALS. Born in North Carolina, Flack began playing classical piano at a young age, later earning a scholarship to Howard University. Her breakout hit came with “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” in 1969, followed by numerous other hits including “Killing Me Softly with His Song.” Flack teamed up with Donny Hathaway for several songs until his tragic death in 1979. She later toured and collaborated with Peabo Bryson, scoring hits like “Tonight, I Celebrate My Love.” In 1997, Flack released a Christmas album and had a resurgence in popularity when the Fugees covered “Killing Me Softly with His Song.” She received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1999 and toured well into her later years. In the late 2000s, Flack founded a music school for underprivileged students at the Hyde Leadership Charter School. Despite health issues, including a stroke in 2016, Flack continued to perform her classic hits. Musicians, including Carole King and Jennifer Hudson, paid tribute to Flack on social media following her passing, highlighting her legacy as one of the greatest soul singers of all time.
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