Roberta Flack started out as a little girl with big dreams and tremendous talent, whose life took unexpected turns. Those turns led to a prolific and storied music career, and whether you are a Baby Boomer, Gen X, or a Millennial, her songwriting and ballads have been a pivotal part of the soundtrack of our lives.
An ALS diagnosis later in life stilled Flack’s voice, and the memory of her dulcet tones is all that is left in the silence. On Monday, Roberta Flack died at the age of 88.
“The world has lost a musical great with the passing of the timeless Roberta Flack. A visionary artist and humanitarian, she created music that transcended genres, cementing her legacy as one of music’s most influential voices. Today, we honor her creative spirit, boundless… pic.twitter.com/RNpHzPdEX2
— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) February 24, 2025
