R&B & Soul Icon Betty Wright Dies At 66
The music world has lost another star. According to Heavy.com, soul and R&B icon, Betty Wright has sadly passed away.
The news site reports that Wright, who gave us classic hits such as “Tonight Is the Night” and “No Pain, (No Gain),” died this Sunday morning. The singer’s niece confirmed her passing to Heavy. As of right now, her cause of death has not been made public.
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The news of the singer‘s passing comes just a week after fellow singer Chaka Khan had asked fans to pray for Wright’s health. Khan tweeted, “Calling all my #PrayWarriors | My beloved sister, Betty Wright @MsBettyWright, is now in need of all your prays. “Que Sera, Sera | Whatever Will Be, Will Be.” In Jesus Name We Pray for Sister Betty. All My Love Chaka.”
Calling all my #PrayWarriors | My beloved sister, Betty Wright @MsBettyWright, is now in need of all your prays.
“Que Sera, Sera | Whatever Will Be, Will Be”
In Jesus Name We Pray for Sister Betty
All My Love Chaka pic.twitter.com/krQcfWFl5r— C H A K A | K H A N (@ChakaKhan) May 2, 2020
Following the sad news, fans took to social media to pay tribute to her. Many remembered Wright as the legend who was an inspiration to so many singers, including Mary J. Blige, The Roots and Joss Stone. Betty was just 66-years-old.
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