Betty Wright, Grammy-Winning Soul Singer, Has Passed Away At 66
Soul singer Betty Wright has passed away at the age of 66 Sunday morning.
Her niece shared the heartbreaking news on Twitter.
I just lost my aunt this morning…. and now my mood has changed…. sleep in peace aunty Betty Wright 💕💕🙏🏾🙏🏾 fly high angel
— #BELLA (@iBellaNIEMA) May 10, 2020
She also added,
My auntie was a legend…. she helped me get my first paychecks singing background….. and I didn’t make it to see you this past week and that’s going to haunt me …. R.I.P. Betty Wright pic.twitter.com/62fCg5crYh
— #BELLA (@iBellaNIEMA) May 10, 2020
The cause of death hasn’t been revealed, but just last week, fellow singing legend Chaka Khan asked her fans to pray for the star.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B_s-L66hGpr/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Betty — real name Bessie Regina Norris — was recently honored on TV One’s “Unsung,” and some called her one of the most underrated singers of her time.
She recorded so many songs, including her 1971 hit, “Clean Up Woman. She was only 18 when the song was originally released, and it turned out to be her biggest song ever.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQc1W7mcN3Y
Other hits included “Let Me Be Your Lovermaker,” “Shoorah Shoorah,” “Tonight is the Night,” “Where is the Love,” and No Pain (No Gain).
She is survived by her four children Aisha, Patrice, Chaka and Asher.
Sending condolences to the family. Rest in peace Ms. Betty Wright.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LbomLQ5EMM
