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Betty Wright, ‘Clean Up Woman’ soul singer, dies at 66

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May 10, 2020

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Betty Wright, an R&B and soul singer recognized for her 1971 top-10 hit “Clear Up Lady,” died Sunday after battling most cancers. She was 66.

The singer’s loss of life was confirmed to The News Observers by Wright’s niece, who broke the information in a tweet. Essence, quoting sources near Wright’s household, additionally confirmed the singer’s loss of life. BET additionally confirmed the singer’s loss of life.

I simply misplaced my aunt this morning…. and now my temper has modified…. sleep in peace aunty Betty Wright 💕💕🙏🏾🙏🏾 fly excessive angel

— #BELLA (@iBellaNIEMA) May 10, 2020

Calling all my #PrayWarriors | My beloved sister, Betty Wright @MsBettyWright, is now in want of all of your prays.
“Que Sera, Sera | No matter Will Be, Will Be”
In Jesus Identify We Pray for Sister Betty
All My Love Chaka pic.twitter.com/krQcfWFl5r

— 🎼 𝕮𝖍𝖆𝖐𝖆 𝕶𝖍𝖆𝖓 💜 (@ChakaKhan) May 2, 2020

Wright’s reason behind loss of life was not introduced when her niece confirmed the passing. One thing was clearly incorrect although as a result of 2 days in the past, Chaka Khan made a plea … “Calling all my #PrayWarriors. My beloved sister, Betty Wright @MsBettyWright, is now in want of all of your prayers.”

Wright, whom some within the music trade known as one of the crucial underrated singers of her time, was just lately honored on TV One’s, “Unsung.”Betty recorded so many songs, together with her 1971 hit, “Clear Up Lady. She was solely 18 when the tune was launched, and it turned out to be her largest tune ever. Different hits included “Let Me Be Your Lovermaker,” “Shoorah Shoorah,” “Tonight is the Evening,” and “The place is the Love.”

Betty Wright, ‘Clean Up Woman’ soul singer, dies at 66

Betty made a daring transfer within the ’80s, launching her personal impartial label … it had not been carried out earlier than by a feminine artist. That is when she recorded “No Ache (No Acquire).” Ever heard that phrase? Later she recorded “Mom Wit,” and it went gold — the primary time an African-American feminine singer went gold on her personal document label.

Wright earned six Grammy Awards nominations throughout her profession, profitable a Grammy for greatest R&B tune in 1975 for “The place is the Love.”

Wright grew to become an inspiration to so many singers, together with Mary J. Blige, The Roots and Joss Stone. Wright carried out with Joss on her tune, “The Artwork of Love and Warfare.”

In 2005, her 21-year-old son, Patrick, was shot and killed. She had four different kids.

Betty was 66.

RIP

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Hassan Zia is an accomplished News writer & working journalist in the industry for over 5 years. At Pakistan print media he established his skills in writing and publishing multiple news stories of daily reporting beats ranging from crime, drama, business, entertainment. An activist at heart Zia believes in sensitizing audiences on issues of social justice and equality. Using powerful technique of storytelling on humanistic themes: women, children, labor, peace & diversity etc. his work underpins the causes he’s concerned about. Besides being known for his activism and community work Zia is also associated with renowned universities as a visiting faculty member for over 3 years now. His academic background is a Masters in Mass in Communication.