Happy birthday! Roberta Flack turns 88 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on February 10, 2025

The iconic and legendary singer turns 88 on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025.

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Roberta Flack is celebrating her 88th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed singers of her generation.

Popular singer Roberta Flack (Tonight, I Celebrate My Love, The Closer I Get to You, Killing Me Softly with His Song, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 88th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Flack, a cultural icon

Born in Asheville on February 10, 1937, Roberta Flack's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Flack's not just a great singer, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Roberta hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Roberta Flack as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 88.

Happy Birthday, Roberta, you're the best!