Due to the rare neurological condition, Roberta Flack “is now unable to sing and it is not easy to even speak,” according to a press release from a representative of the American singer.
Grammy Award-winning singer Roberta Flack, who became world famous for her hits ‘Killing Me Softly with His Song’ and ‘First Time I Ever Saw Your Face’, has been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (ALS) – also known as as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or Lou Gehring’s disease – and can no longer sing, her spokesperson announced on Monday.
Due to the rare neurological condition, Roberta Flack “is now unable to sing and it is not easy to even speak,” according to a press release from a representative of the American singer.
A documentary about Flack’s life is to premiere next week at a New York film festival. It will be televised on American network PBS in January. A children’s book by Flack is also expected to be released in the same month.
ALS affects the motor neurons of the central and peripheral nervous system and gradually leads to paralysis and death.
Flack topped the charts in the 1970s and had 20 record deals. He is a four-time Grammy winner and was honored for lifetime achievement in 2020.
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