American singer, songwriter, and pianist (1942-2018).

Born March 25th, 1942 in Memphis.

Died August 16th, 2018 at 76 years old in Detroit (pancreatic cancer). ^[ref]

Etta James

Born January 25th, 1938 in Los Angeles.

Died January 20th, 2012 at 73 years old

Ella Fitzgerald

Born April 25th, 1918 in Newport News.

Died August 15th, 1996 at 78 years old

Tammi Terrell

Born April 29th, 1945 in Philadelphia.

Died March 16th, 1970 at 24 years old

Whitney Houston

Born August 9th, 1963 in Newark.

Died February 11th, 2012 at 48 years old

Ma Rainey

Born April 26th, 1886 in Alabama.

Died December 22nd, 1939 at 53 years old