Roberta Flack dies at 88

American singer Roberta Flack, voice of the classic “Killing me softly with his song”, died today at the age of 88.

“We are heartbroken that the glorious Roberta Flack passed away this morning, February 24, 2025. She died peacefully, surrounded by her family,” read a statement released by the singer and pianist’s spokesperson, Elaine Schock, quoted by several US media outlets.

The note recalls that Roberta Flack, who is considered one of the greatest soul and R&B artists of all time, “broke barriers and records” and “was also a proud educator”.

American singer Roberta Flack, voice of the classic “Killing me softly with his song”, died today at the age of 88.

“We are heartbroken that the glorious Roberta Flack passed away this morning, February 24, 2025. She died peacefully, surrounded by her family,” read a statement released by the singer and pianist’s spokesperson, Elaine Schock, quoted by several US media outlets.

The note recalls that Roberta Flack, who is considered one of the greatest soul and R&B artists of all time, “broke barriers and records” and “was also a proud educator”.

American singer Roberta Flack, voice of the classic “Killing me softly with his song”, died today at the age of 88.

“We are heartbroken that the glorious Roberta Flack passed away this morning, February 24, 2025. She died peacefully, surrounded by her family,” read a statement released by the singer and pianist’s spokesperson, Elaine Schock, quoted by several US media outlets.

The note recalls that Roberta Flack, who is considered one of the greatest soul and R&B artists of all time, “broke barriers and records” and “was also a proud educator”.