Angie Stone, Grammy-nominated R&B singer, dead at 63
Grammy-nominated R&B singer Angie Stone, well-known for her hit song “Wish I Didn’t Miss You,” tragically passed away in a car accident at the age of 63. The incident occurred as she was returning to Atlanta from Alabama, when the vehicle she was traveling in flipped over and was struck by a big rig around 4 a.m. ET.
Walter Millsap III, a music producer, shared the heartbreaking news, revealing that everyone else in the van survived the crash except for Stone. The news was conveyed to him by Angie Stone’s daughter, Diamond, and longtime Sequence member Blondy.
Stone was set to perform at the halftime show of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association men’s championship basketball game on the same day as the accident. A moment of silence was held in her honor at the game, with CIAA Chaplain Pastor Jerome Barber expressing deep sadness over her untimely passing.
An accomplished singer-songwriter, Angie Stone created several chart-topping hits, including “No More Rain (In This Cloud),” “Baby” with Betty Wright, “Wish I Didn’t Miss You,” and “Brotha.” She gained prominence in the early 2000s during the rise of neo-soul, alongside artists like Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Maxwell, and D’Angelo.
Her albums, such as “Mahogany Soul” in 2001 and “The Art of Love & War” in 2007, received critical acclaim and achieved success on the Billboard charts. Stone’s contribution to the music industry was significant, and her soulful voice resonated with fans around the world.
Born in Columbia, South Carolina, Angie Stone began her music career as a member of The Sequence, the first all-female group signed to Sugar Hill Records. The group’s hit song “Funk You Up” became a classic in hip-hop history and has been sampled by various artists over the years.
In addition to her music career, Stone ventured into acting, appearing in films like “The Hot Chick,” “The Fighting Temptations,” and “Ride Along.” She also showcased her talent on Broadway, starring as Big Mama Morton in “Chicago,” and appeared on reality TV shows like “Celebrity Fit Club” and “R&B Divas: Atlanta.”
Angie Stone’s legacy as a talented musician and actress will continue to inspire and resonate with fans worldwide. Her untimely death has left a void in the music industry, but her music and contributions will always be remembered and cherished.
