Roberta Flack Remembered for Her Musical Legacy and Profound Influence

The Grammy-winning artist, known for hits like 'Killing Me Softly' and 'Feel Like Makin’ Love,' passed away at 88, leaving an indelible mark on music and culture.

Roberta Flack, a trailblazing artist with three Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hits, passed away on February 24, 2025, at the age of 88, following a battle with ALS.
Her rendition of 'Killing Me Softly With His Song,' which won two Grammys in 1974, became a cultural touchstone and inspired a Grammy-winning cover by the Fugees in 1996.
Flack's 1974 hit 'Feel Like Makin’ Love' marked her debut as a producer and cemented her as the first female solo artist to achieve No. 1 hits in three consecutive years.
Lauryn Hill, who covered 'Killing Me Softly' with the Fugees, paid tribute to Flack’s artistry, describing her as 'cool and intelligent, gentle and yet militant.'
In addition to her music career, Flack was a lifelong educator, an advocate for young musicians, and the author of a children’s book released in 2023.