Soul singer Betty Wright has died at the age of 66, her niece has confirmed today (Sunday, May 10). Paying tribute to Betty, her niece tweeted: "I just lost my aunt this morning...
and now my mood has changed... sleep in peace aunty Betty Wright, fly high angel. "My aunty was a legend... se helped me get my first paycheques singing background...
and I didn't make it to see you this past week and that's going to haunt me." She finished the post: "RIP Betty Wright." The cause of death is yet to be confirmed.
Betty, born Bessie Regina Norris, is believed to have been suffering from a sudden illness. Last week singing icon Chaka Khan told her followers to pray for her "beloved sister" Betty.
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