Happy birthday! Roberta Flack turns 89 today

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The iconic and legendary singer turns 89 on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026.
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Roberta Flack is celebrating her 89th 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 89th 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 89.

Happy Birthday, Roberta, you're the best!

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