As 2025 ends, the AFRO honors the Black leaders, artists, and trailblazers who passed away this year. Their legacies shaped culture, politics and society, leaving a lasting impact on communities worldwide.
Tag: Angie Stone
Posted inENTERTAINMENT
Powerhouse vocalist Angie Stone dead at 63
Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter Angie Stone tragically passed away at the age of 63 after a car accident in Alabama, leaving a profound void in the music industry and a legacy as a pioneer of neo-soul and a trailblazer for female artists in hip-hop and R&B.
Posted inENTERTAINMENT
Roberta Flack, Grammy-winning ‘Killing Me Softly’ singer with an intimate style, dies at 88
Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning singer and pianist, died at the age of 88, leaving behind a legacy of music and activism.