Jazz singer Bernard Wright passed away on May 19, 2022, and many are only now realizing that he was the grandson of legendary artist Roberta Fleck. William S. Patterson announced his death on Facebook. At the time of this writing, the cause of the singer’s death is unknown. Some of the music giants have sampled Bernard’s songs, including Snoop Dogg and LL Cool J.
Additional Information on Bernard’s Death
Jazz vocalist Bernard Wright passed away on May 19, 2022 at the age of 58. William S. Patterson posted the news of his death on the social media network Facebook. The cause of the singer’s death is still unknown. William wrote on behalf of Bernard’s family: “On behalf of the family of Bernard Wright (Nard), we regret to announce that Bernard was called yesterday to the house of the Most High.”
Empower the great Bernard Wright. My condolences to his mother Roberta Flack🙏 pic.twitter.com/ss9kexHci
— Kyle (@kgmusic86) May 20, 2022
Grandson of Roberta Plank
I admired Bernard and trusted his abilities completely. His death is tragic.” Bernard hid his personal life from public view. At the time, he was only on Facebook. According to their web profile, in 2021 he married Anita Chambers. Nard, Funky Beat, Mr Wright and Resh Hymns are just a few of Bernard’s important recordings. Bernard was actually Roberta Flack’s grandson, as confirmed on Twitter. “Last night my great-great-grandfather and former music director, Bernard Wright, passed away tragically and suddenly.”
RIP to Bernard Wright, who made the 1985 hit “Who Do You Love”. The 58-year-old singer and native of Queens, New York was the son of Roberta Flack.
A break from the power nard. 🙏🏾😔 pic.twitter.com/ecua37qy3q
— First and Pen (@firstandpen) May 21, 2022
How did the fans react to the sad news?
Fans couldn’t stop paying tribute to Bernard on Twitter, the social media network, as soon as the news of his death was announced. Bernard’s music business associates and followers around the world mourn his death.
Oh man!! Absolutely hungry… Take power to the legendary Bernard Wright. A huge soundtrack from my childhood😫💔 pic.twitter.com/vagD6I7YMW
— Funk Butcher (@FunkButcher) May 20, 2022
“#someone you will love” is a song co-written and composed by an American contemporary R&B singer. #bernard light.
The song was his highest charting appearance on the Billboard R&B chart, peaking at #6 in 1985. pic.twitter.com/hSL7xrOVcE— Songfacts Matter (@SongfactsMatter) May 19, 2022
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