Design of a Legacy
Nancy Wilson singer, actress and prominent renowned civil rights activist, passed away peacefully on Thursday, aged 81, after a battling long illness. She was part of the
historic 1965 protests in Selma, Alabama, later in 2005 was recognized for
her work by being inducted into the International Civil Rights:
Walk of Fame at the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site in
Atlanta, Georgia.
A versatile artist she did it all': From scoring acting roles in Hawaii Five-O, Police Story, and the 1995 feature The Meteor Man. She also have many years hosting NPR’s “Jazz Profiles” series and excelled at performing various genres of singing.
A Grammy award-winning singer, in
the 60s alone she released eight albums that reached the
top 20 on Billboard's pop charts. Her style elegant and conversational, her polished pop-jazz vocals earn her
the nickname “The Girl with the Honey-Coated Voice,” made her a top concert performer. She was
best known for songs like "Guess Who I Saw
Today" and the 1964 hit "(You Don't Know) How Glad I Am." as her breakthrough.
She received many awards and recognition during her lifetime, for more news see her website Missnancywilson.
A Family celebration of her life will be held most likely in her birth month, this coming February. As she wishes there will be no funeral services.
She received many awards and recognition during her lifetime, for more news see her website Missnancywilson.
A Family celebration of her life will be held most likely in her birth month, this coming February. As she wishes there will be no funeral services.
More about her on the web here at Daily mail , Essence Magazine and here at the Gravevine, People, and KREYOL Magazine.
The late icon is mourns by many Stars.
— en♻bodin (@enbodin) December 15, 2018
My soul mourns the loss of my dear friend #NancyWilson. She was such a beautiful person & songstress that the world of jazz will forever miss. Her polished vocals & style was unmatched as the #SongStylist. I will miss her dearly as a friend & mentor. RIP Nancy 💜 pic.twitter.com/u9vhy5mTC3— Chaka Khan (@ChakaKhan) December 14, 2018
We've lost another legend and a shining example of beauty, class, grace and talent in the passing of Nancy Wilson! She made an indelible mark on me as she did with so many others! My heart goes out to her family, friends and fans all around the world! ❤— Patti LaBelle (@MsPattiPatti) December 14, 2018
Wilson remembered Rest in Peace and Power.
In her memory.. There will never ever be another you.
