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Wilson passed away peacefully on Thursday after a long illness. She was 81.
Legendary jazz singer Nancy Wilson has passed away at the age of 81.
Wilson’s manager told CNN that the singer passed away peacefully on Thursday after a long illness.
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The singer, whose musical talent touched various genres, influenced countless artists, and many took to social media to remember Wilson.
John Legend called Wilson a “magical performer” while remembering her 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
Others, like White House correspondent April Ryan, remembered her as “beautiful, elegant, classy.”
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Beautiful. Elegant. Classy. Graceful. And she could flat-out sing! R.I.P. #NancyWilson.… https://t.co/HUGP8kAgX8— AprilDRyan (@AprilDRyan) December 14, 2018
Loving you my friend ❤️ .. Nancy Wilson Rest In Peace .. pic.twitter.com/1kq2U0hWQ6
— Peabo Bryson (@PeaboBryson2) December 14, 2018
There will never be another #NancyWilson. Rest in heavenly peace. https://t.co/tzTFuf0Rpe
— Rev Jesse Jackson Sr (@RevJJackson) December 14, 2018
Rest in power Nancy Wilson. ??
— Mark Hood (@MarkJPHood) December 14, 2018
Rest in Power Nancy Wilson
That voice. That style. That ability to sing a 4 minute song that was as complete as a novel and as compelling as a stage play. pic.twitter.com/KnLK9R20sa— Michele Norris (@michele_norris) December 14, 2018
Wilson won three Grammy Awards throughout her career and was given her own NBC show back in 1967, The Nancy Wilson Show, which earned an Emmy.
The legendary singer was also active during the civil rights movement, even participating in the march on Selma.
Wilson requested there be no funeral, instead, her family will celebrate her life at the top of the year.
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