Cassandra Wilson, one of the much-loved and influential vocalists of the past 40 years, passed away at the age of 70. The shocking news has sparked grief in the music world. It was her long-time manager, Robert Torry, who confirmed the singer’s passing.
According to a statement from Torry, Cassandra passed away in her home, in the presence of her close ones. The cause of Cassandra’s death has not been disclosed. Amid her passing, Cassandra’s personal and professional life has grabbed attention. So, amid her death at the age of 70, let’s have a look at Cassandra Wilson’s life.
Cassandra Wilson passed away at the age of 70: A look into her career
Cassandra Wilson fell in love with music at a young age, so much so that she started playing piano at the age of 6, while she began with guitar at 12. She was born in 1955 to a jazz guitarist father, Herman B. Fowlkes, and an elementary school teacher. As her father’s profession was also music, Cassandra was extremely close to the art and eventually followed her father’s footsteps by stepping into the world of music.
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