Betty Wright, celebrated Grammy-winning soul singer, has died at age 66, according to multiple outlets.
Born Bessie Regina Norris, Wright was singing as young as two years old, and she was signed to a record company when she was just 12 years old. She released her first album, “My First Time Around,” in 1968 at 15.
Wright also went on to found her own record label in the '80s, releasing the album “Mother Wit.” She produced more than 15 albums throughout her prolific career, including one as recently as 2014 called “Living...Love...Lies.”She was remembered by many online for her talent and impact on the industry.
“RIP to the legend,” Viola Davis wrote on Twitter. “Your influence and mega talent will make you immortal. Rest well Queen.”
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