Roberta Flack, the beloved, Grammy-winning 1970s singer best known for such hits as “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” and “Killing Me Softly” died on Monday (Feb. 24) at 88. At press time a statement from Flack’s spokesperson revealed that she died peacefully, with no official cause of death available.
ROBERTA FLACK
Number 1s on the HOT 100:
The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
(Six weeks at #1 in 1972. It is her biggest hit on the Hot 100)
Killing Me Softly With His Song
(Five weeks at #1 in 1973)
Feel Like Makin’ Love
(One week at #1 in 1974)
