The late R&B artist, who died at the age of 88 in 2025, battled a major health issue in her final years. Learn about her ALS condition.

Roberta broke boundaries and records,” they said. “She was also a proud educator.” While she was unable to sing in her later years due to having ALS, a progressive disease that affects the brain and spinal cord, Flack remained creative in other ways.

Roberta Flack, the legendary singer, died on February 24 at the age of 88. She was surrounded by her beloved family when she took her last breath yesterday.

A cause of death was not revealed, but Flack was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in August 2022 and announced months later she was unable to sing.

Grammy-winning singer Roberta Flack passed away on. She was 88 years old and best known for her songs "Killing Me Softly with His Song,” "Feel Like Makin' Love” and "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face.

With a voice both smoky and silken, Roberta Flack carved a distinguished impression. The singer behind timeless ballads "Killing Me Softly with His Song" and "The Closer I Get to You," died Monday at the age of 88. She had battled ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, since 2022.

Roberta Flack, the Grammy Award-winning singer best known for “Killing Me Softly With His Song,” has died. She was 88. “We are heartbroken that the glorious Roberta Flack passed away this morning, February 24, 2025,” Flack’s rep said in a statement to The Post.

Roberta Flack's life to be honored Monday. Harlem's Abyssinian Baptist Church hosts memorial with Rev. Al Sharpton's eulogy.

Roberta Flack has died at 88. The Grammy Award winner was best known for her No. 1 singles "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face," "Killing Me Softly with His Song" and "Feel Like Makin' Love." Flack was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis,

The Grammy Award-winning songstress, Roberta Flack was born in Black Mountain on February 10, 1937. However, she was raised in Arlington, Va. A mural of Roberta Flack painted by artist Scott Nurkin for the North Carolina Musician Murals Project is located in Black Mountain.

Roberta Flack, a staple on the R&B charts throughout the '70s and '80s, has died at 88. She suffered from ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.

The multiple Grammy-winner—known for “Killing Me Softly” among other songs—was one of the top recording artists of the 1970s.