Roberta Flack, a legendary R&B and pop singer who came to fame with 1970s hits such as “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” and “Killing Me Softly With His Song,” died on Monday at age 88. “We are heartbroken that the glorious Roberta Flack passed away this morning February 24,

News or Roberta Flack’s death Monday spread quickly with fans and legends from the entertainment world sharing prayers, memories and condolences across social media. Flack was 88. She had been in declining health for several years.