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Minnie Riperton
American singer-songwriter.
Born November 8th, 1947 in Chicago. [ref]
Died July 12th, 1979 at 31 years old in Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (breast cancer). [ref]
Beloved singer-songwriter Minnie Riperton (December 8, 1947 - July 12, 1979) passed away in Los Angeles, California at the age of 31. Minnie is unforgettably remembered for her all-time classic 1975 ballad "Lovin' You," a top-five hit on the pop, R&B and adult contemporary charts. It put a spotlight on the full range of her five-octave vocal ability and showcased her angelic, crystalline voice. Over the course of her career, the native Chicagoan (raised in an all-female Gospel group as a child) released five solo albums, earning many award nominations including Grammy nods, American Music Awards, and a Soul Train Music Award for 'Best R&B/Soul Album'. Minnie will be sadly missed by family and fans alike and her historic influence in the music world will be forever felt.
Those men who, in war, seek to preserve their lives at any rate commonly die with shame and ignominy, while those who look upon death as common to all, and unavoidable, and are only solicitous to die with honour, oftener arrive at old age and, while they live, live happier. Xenophon