American singer (1937–2025).

Born February 10th, 1937 in Black Mountain.

Died February 24th, 2025 at 88 years old in New York City (cardiac arrest). ^[ref]

Robert Palmer

Born January 19th, 1949 in Batley.

Died September 26th, 2003 at 54 years old

Ella Fitzgerald

Born April 25th, 1918 in Newport News.

Died August 15th, 1996 at 78 years old

Florence Ballard

Born June 30th, 1943 in Detroit.

Died February 22nd, 1976 at 32 years old

Robbie Robertson

Born July 5th, 1943 in Toronto.

Died August 9th, 2023 at 80 years old

Aretha Franklin

Born March 25th, 1942 in Memphis.

Died August 16th, 2018 at 76 years old