Singer Betty Wright dies aged 66

The Grammy-winning soul and R&B singer Betty Wright has died at the age of 66; the news was broken yesterday by her niece on social media, prompting tributes from her fans and friends across the music industry.

Wright died at her home in Miami on Sunday, several media outlets reported. It has been reported that the singer was diagnosed with cancer in the fall.

Wright started her career as a backing singer before releasing her first album in 1968 and scoring worldwide hits with ‘Clean Up Woman’ and ‘Where is the Love?’. She spent much of the rest of her life as a producer and mentor to younger artists, many of whom were singing her praises after her death.

She collaborated with dozens of performers over her career including Stevie Wonder, Erykah Badu, Beyonce and The Roots.