R&B singer and songwriter Angela Bofill died from pure causes on Thursday, June 13. She was 70 years outdated.
A rep for the singer confirmed she handed away at her daughter Shauna Bofill’s dwelling in Vallejo, Calif.
Information of her loss of life was additionally shared in 2 posts on her Fb web page.
The primary submit learn: “ON BEHALF OF MY DEAR FRIEND ANGIE, I AM SADDENED TO ANNOUNCE HER PASSING ON THE MORNING OF JUNE 13TH.”
The submit added that her funeral might be held at St. Dominick’s Church in California on June 28 at 1 p.m.
A second submit learn, “JUST TO CLEAR UP THE CONFUSION. ON BEHALF OF SHAUNA BOFILL, HUSBAND CHRIS PORTUGUESE, WE ARE SADDENED BUT MUST REPORT THAT THE PASSING OF ANGELA YESTERDAY IS INDEED TRUE. WE THANK MELBA MOORE AND MAYSA FOR THEIR EARLY CONDOLENCES. THANKs FOR YOUR MANY POST.”
Bofill’s hits included “I attempt”, “Angel of the Evening”, “Tonight I Give In”, “I’m On Your Facet”, “This Time I’ll be Sweeter”, “Let Me Be the One”, “Break It To Me Gently” and extra.
On January 10, 2006, Bofill suffered a stroke, and was paralyzed on her left aspect. She required speech and bodily remedy. Bofill didn’t have medical insurance. A profit live performance was organized by her mates within the music business to assist pay her hospital payments.
In July 2007, Bofill suffered one other stroke, leaving her with speech and mobility deficits. She acquired speech and bodily remedy at dwelling.
In December 2020, Bofill informed Essence journal about her response after rumors of her loss of life had circulated on-line.
“Buddies calling up, ‘Oh my God, am I speaking to the ghost of Angela Bofill?’ Thank God it’s not true,” she stated.
When requested the way it felt to see the tributes pouring in, she replied, “You at all times should welcome love. I figured, ‘They actually like me!’ [I’m just] laughing at it, actually. It’s higher to have a humorousness.”
Bofill is survived by her daughter Shauna Bofill.
I Strive
This Time I’ll Be Sweeter
Tonight I Give In
I’m On Your Facet