June 16th 2024.
The world has lost a talented R&B singer with the passing of Angela Bofill at the age of 70. Many will remember her for her popular songs "Angel of the Night" and "I Try". It was on June 14th that a representative for Bofill confirmed the sad news of her passing. According to People magazine, she died in the comfort of her daughter's home in Vallejo, California on the morning of June 13th. The news was shared by her longtime friend and manager, Rich Engel, on her personal Facebook account.
In a heartfelt message, Engel expressed his sadness on behalf of his dear friend Angie, as he fondly referred to her. He also revealed that her funeral will be held on June 28th. However, there was another update shared on Bofill's account from her husband, Chris Portuguese. He wanted to clarify any confusion and confirm the passing of his wife, thanking fellow musicians Melba Moore and Maysa for their early condolences. He also expressed his gratitude for the many posts and messages received.
Bofill was born in New York in 1954 and had just celebrated her 70th birthday on May 2nd. With a Cuban and Puerto Rican background, the Bronx native studied at the prestigious Manhattan School of Music and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Music. This marked the beginning of her successful singing career. In 1978, she released her first album titled "Angie" and followed it up with her more popular second album "Angel of the Night". She then signed with Clive Davis' Arista Records and released three more albums under the label. Bofill stood out in the R&B genre as one of the few Latina artists.
However, she faced health challenges that affected her vocal abilities. In 2006, she suffered a stroke which left her partially paralyzed on her left side. A second stroke in 2007 further hindered her ability to sing, leading her to take a step back from performing in her later years. Despite this, her impact on the music industry remained, and she was inducted into the Women Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2023.
Bofill will always be remembered for her decades-long career and numerous hit songs that made her a household name in the early days of R&B. The family has not disclosed the cause of her passing, but her legacy lives on.
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