R&B Singer Dies at 70

Angela Bofill, the R&B singer identified for songs together with “I Attempt,” “This Time I’ll Be Sweeter” and “Angel of the Night time,” has died. She was 70.

Information of her loss of life was shared Friday (June 14) on her private Fb account by supervisor and good friend Wealthy Engel.

“On behalf of my expensive good friend Angie, I’m saddened to announce her passing on the morning of June thirteenth,” Engel wrote in his first submit.

He added in a second message, “Simply to clear up the confusion. On behalf of Shauna Bofill, husband Chris Portuguese, we’re saddened however should report that the passing of Angela yesterday is certainly true. We thank Melba Moore and Maysa for his or her early condolences. Thank on your many posts.”

Iconic percussionist Sheila E. took to the feedback part to share her condolences. “The Escovedo household is unhappy by the lack of this wonderful lovely soul. We’re praying for the household. You’ll actually be missed my sister my queen. Relaxation in peace,” she wrote.

Bofill handed away at her daughter’s residence in Vallejo, Calif., in line with TMZ. A reason behind loss of life was not offered, however she had suffered two strokes in 2006 and 2007 that triggered paralysis on the left aspect of her physique.

She spoke to the Denver Put up in 2011 after taking a five-year break to recuperate.

“I really feel joyful performing once more,” Bofill stated on the time. “I would like crowd. Within the blood, entertain. Any time a crowd involves see me, I’m stunned. No sing no extra and nonetheless folks come. Wow. Impressed.”

Born in New York Metropolis, the vocalist started recording music throughout her teenage years and launched her debut album, Angie, in 1978. She continued recording into the Nineteen Nineties. Final yr, the singer was inducted into the Ladies Songwriters Corridor of Fame.

Bofill’s funeral will probably be held at St. Dominic’s Church in California at 1 p.m. on June 28, in line with Engel’s Fb submit.

She is survived by her husband, Chris Portuguese, and daughter, Shauna Bofill.