Sophia Michaels
Legendary R&B singer, Bobby Caldwell has passed away at the age of 71, according to TMZ. His representatives confirmed that the singer – best known for his 1978 hit, “What You Won’t Do For Love” – died in his sleep on March 14. It is reported that Caldwell was suffering from multiple ailments, including a torn tendon in his ankle which hindered his mobility. Mary Caldwell, Bobby’s wife, confirmed the news via his official Twitter account. “Bobby passed away here at home,” she tweeted. “I held him tight in my arms as he left us. I am forever heartbroken. Thanks to all of you for your many prayers over the years. He had been ‘FLOXED,’ it took his health over the last 6 years and 2 months. Rest with God, my Love.”
Throughout his career, Bobby’s soulful voice and signature vibrato solidified his status as a talented R&B and blues vocalist. He was also an accomplished songwriter, having written many of his own songs, as well as collaborating with Peter Cetera, Amy Grant, and Roberta Flack. Since news of Caldwell’s death spread on social media, fans have begun paying tribute to the late singer. There has also been a group of fans who have expressed their surprise to the fact that Bobby was White – a reaction which the singer seemed to find amusing on social media prior to his death. More to come…
