Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning singer and pianist known for her soulful voice, has passed away at 88. She was diagnosed with ALS in 2022, which affected her ability to sing. Flack gained fame in her 30s with hits like 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face' and 'Killing Me Softly with His Song'. She was a significant figure in music and the civil rights movement, with connections to notable figures like Rev. Jesse Jackson and Angela Davis. Her collaboration with Donny Hathaway ended in tragedy when he died in 1979.