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| Born | February 10, 1937 |
| Hometown | Black Mountain, North Carolina, United States |
| Net worth | $20 million |
| Height | 5'3" (1.60m) |
| Spouse | Steve Novosel (m 1965 - 1972) |
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A Deaf Contestant Just Stunned ‘The Voice’ Coaches with This Roberta Flack Classic
- All four coaches were amazed to learn the 24-year-old is hearing impaired.
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Roberta Flack's dad found her 1st piano in a junkyard. It changed her life
The Green Piano is a new children's book by music legend Roberta Flack. She gives an email interview to TODAY.com about the inspiration of the book.
- EntertainmentThe Root
Roberta Flack's New Children's Book Hopes to Inspire Kids to Pursue Their Dreams
With a legendary music career that includes number-one hits like “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” and “Killing Me Softly With His Song,” Roberta Flack is a music icon. But in November of 2022, the 85-year-old shared the devastating news that she is unable to sing due to an ongoing battle with ALS.
- EntertainmentVIBE
Fetty Wap, FLO, Ryan Destiny, Jacquees, And More Close Out 2022 With New R&B
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Roberta Flack, Music Icon, Is Facing A Major Change In Her Singing Career
Roberta Flack’s music career is taking an unfortunate shift.
- EntertainmentPeople
Sean Lennon Recalls Growing Up Next Door to 'Aunt' Roberta Flack: 'Coolest Neighbor in the World'
Roberta Flack — who lived next to John Lennon and Yoko Ono in the famed Dakota — will soon see her life get the documentary treatment in Roberta
- EntertainmentSouthern Living
Legendary Singer Roberta Flack Diagnosed With ALS, Can No Longer Sing
A battle with ALS has robbed beloved singer Roberta Flack of her ability to sing.
- EntertainmentUSA TODAY
Music icon Roberta Flack has ALS, making it 'impossible to sing,' her rep reveals
Roberta Flack's rep said "it will take a lot more than ALS to silence this icon." The 85-year-old has plans to stay active in her creative pursuits.
- EntertainmentINSIDER
Singer Roberta Flack has ALS, a rare and incurable disease that gradually shuts down muscles
In a statement, Flack's manager said that the disease has made it difficult for the Grammy-award-winning singer to speak and impossible to sing.
- HealthUSA TODAY
What is ALS, the rare disease making it 'impossible' for Roberta Flack to sing?
Roberta Flack manager announced Monday the singer has been diagnosed with ALS. Here's what you need to know about the rare, but deadly disease.
