Veteran American singer whose career spanned over five decades, Nancy Wilson, has died at the age of 81.
Wilson, a three-time Grammy-winning artist who called herself a “song stylist,” passed away peacefully Thursday at her home after a long illness, her manager, Devra Hall Levy said.
She wanted “to spend all of her time with her family, especially her grandchildren,” according to her website.
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The vocalist from Chillicothe, Ohio, initially focused on R&B music but later excelled at jazz ballads and torch songs.
She made her debut with her 1961’s single, “Guess Who I Saw Today.”
Wilson’s biggest hit came in 1964 with “(You Don’t Know) How Glad I Am,” which rose through the charts to the #11 spot on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles and earned her a Grammy Award for best R&B recording.
In the 1990s, Wilson became the host of National Public Radio’s “Jazz Profiles,” a documentary series featuring jazz legends and the musical legacy.
After a fulfilling musical and acting career, she retired from live performances in 2011.
Wilson is survived by her three children and five grandchildren.
Some of her fans mourned her and paid tribute to the veteran on their Twitter page.
Singer and songwriter, John Legend, wrote on Twitter.
“So sad to hear about the passing of the great Nancy Wilson. She was a magical performer. I’m so glad I was able to spend time with her and hear her beautiful voice in person.
— John Legend (@johnlegend) December 14, 2018
