Angie Stone’s family has broken their silence since the tragic passing of the singer.
On her official Instagram account, the family wrote, “It is with heavy hearts that the children of the R&B singer Angie Stone along with her extended family want to thank you all of your love and well wishes during what is an extremely difficult time.”
The post continued, “Angie was an example for Black women and girls everywhere. Angie also loved and championed for black men with her Number One Hit entitled “Brotha.” Angie Stone was a pioneer of rap music that began with a female rap trio, “The Sequence” and ultimately led to her solo career that defined neo soul. Diamond and Michael, along with the rest of Angie‘s family, want to thank you for reaching out but also asked that you respect their privacy as they grieve the loss of their beloved mother. Angie Stone believed in giving back to her fans in the community with her foundation, “Angel Stripes, the Angie Stone foundation. Recently, Angie was also attending college for ministry. Her love of God and her faith led her to have a deep desire to share her belief in God and bring more people to Christ. Currently funeral services are still being planned along with the memorial service so that Angie’s fans can honor her life, music, and legacy. Even though Angie is no longer with us physically, her family wants you to keep her legacy alive.”
We reported that Angie Stone tragically passed away in a car accident. She was 63 years old. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and loved ones.