Wright's family confirmed the death to Essence. She was 66 and died from cancer at her home in Miami, Billboard reported.Wright had been diagnosed with endometrial cancer in the fall, Steve Greenberg, president of S-Curve Records, told The New York Times.On May 2, singer Chaka Kahn tweeted that her friend Wright needed prayers."My beloved sister, Betty Wright, is now in need of all your prays," the tweet said."In Jesus Name We Pray for Sister Betty.
— 🎼 𝕮𝖍𝖆𝖐𝖆 𝕶𝖍𝖆𝖓 💜 May 2, 2020 Wright was known for her song"Clean Up Woman," which became a top five hit, according to the biography posted on her verified Facebook page.Read MoreShe began singing gospel in a family group, the Echoes of Joy, and released her first album in 1968 at the age of 14 singing"Girls Can't Do What Guys Can Do.
"She was an incredible writer, producer and mentor to young artists," Greenberg told The New York Times.Skip Marley tweeted photos of Wright with his late father and with himself saying in part,"Rest in power to a legend, Betty Wright. Our beloved aunty, mentor and vocal coach."Rest in power to a legend, Betty Wright. Our beloved aunty, mentor, and vocal coach ❤️🙏🏽She stood by me every step of the way. Taught us so much. She will be missed. pic.twitter.
— Skip Marley May 10, 2020 Musician Sheila E. tweeted"She was an incredible woman. You will be missed queen." Singer Ledisi shared a photo of Wright in her younger days on twitter, thanking her for"being a master teacher, a friend and one of the greatest female soul singers" in the industry.Thank you for being a master teacher, a friend and one of the greatest female soul singers in our industry. You were so much more than your music. We were blessed to be around royalty.
but the Democrats say it was the china flu
R.I.P. Ms. Wright
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Never heard of her, was she pressley’s bodyguard?
Very hip to your games. Too bad you will be out of business by November. Promise
Never heard of her. She must be one of those 'Unsung' singers. In all the year's I've kept up with who they feature on 'Unsung' I've rarely heard of any of those people.
Thank God Not Betty White
We love you Betty, we are hopeful you will be alright.
May she dance with the Angel's
💔 To The Clean-up Woman ....rest well.
i guess people dying of the virus aren't the only ones that matter.
She cleaned up, RIP
By the way, you are late with that news
You sure it wasn't CV 🤔 ? Cuz CNN is known for shit like that ,
SIP Betty, because of you....”Tonight will always be the night “. Thank you.
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R.I.P. SOUL SISTER 1🙏💞
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Ughhh......👩🏻🦲dial, lolz😴😴😴😴
Damn you, Covid!!!
Thought is was Betty White. Keep hearing it on the news. Did not know her, but think cancer might be my downfall someday. My ex had breast cancer. She is ok, today. Still no cure for that. Why do we put our hopes on a cure for covid? Rest in peace.
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Another Covid-19 statistic. Thoughts and prayers for her loved ones.
She brought joy with her music here on earth. Now she will join the angelic choirto raise praises to the Lord. Rest on girl till we meet to part no more
Oh God I thought I had read Betty White...
Condolences!
Rip
R.i.p
If a celebrity dies, the media will tell the real cause of his /her death..If a common man dies Then media will continue to say that he/she died in Corona..
I'm SOOO SORRY!I'm sending Prayers LOVE and Hugs to you as many as your hearts can hold. 🙏🏻❤💖🙏🏻❤💖🙏🏻🙏🏻
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RIP 😢
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So sad, my heart felt condolences to the family members and fans
Don’t you mean COVID-19?
Yesterday’s news
Don’t care
RIP
What the hell!!!! Yesterday lil richard roy horn and now this!!! RIP BettyWright
OMG!!! This is so sad. RIP ma’am, your songs touched my soul.
Blame it on COVID 19 scam so the death numbers can climb and sheeps get more scared
May she rest in peace 🙏
RIP
“By cancer did you mean Rona? “ -Government bureaucrats as they dangle $39K in your face
🙏Rest in Peace Betty
CNN up here trying to give people a heart attack.
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Woooooooooooooow no way :( RestInPowerBettyWright ill neeeever let this die out.
No! Not Betty Wright, She was a Great Soul Singer and she died from cancer. 😭 I'm am so Heartbroken over her death. May Betty Wright Rest in Peace. 🙏
Coronavirus claims another… Sad
RIP Ms. Wright. Very talented.
Gonna miss you Betty, you've been in my family for generations love all the memories R.I.P.
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