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Roberta Flack used her upbringing as a classically trained pianist to redefine the textural and emotional terms of modern soul music.

Legendary musician Roberta Flack, a chart-topping force in '70s pop and R&B, known for soulful hits like "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" and "Killing Me Softly With His Song," has died at 88.

"We are heartbroken that the glorious Roberta Flack passed away this morning, February 24, 2025. She died peacefully, surrounded by her family. Roberta broke boundaries and records. She was also a proud educator," they wrote in a statement.

"Rest in peace to Howard graduate, classically trained pianist, songwriter, singer, & the first artist to ever win a Grammy for Record of the Year in two consecutive years, Miss Roberta Flack. Her & her fellow songwriter Donny Hathaway are now reunited," Queen Latifah shared in a video of Flack singing "The First Time."

Latifah also urged people to watch Flack's 2023 PBS documentary, "Roberta," which gives audiences a glimpse into her "artistry, life and triumphs over racism and sexism within and outside of the recording industry."