Roberta Flack: The famous singer was diagnosed with ALS and can no longer sing

The Grammy Award winner singer, Roberta Flackwhich became famous worldwide for its hits “Killing Me Softly with His Song” and “First Time I Ever Saw Your Face”was diagnosed with Disease of Motor Neurone Disease (ALS) – also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or Lou Gehring’s disease – and can no longer sing, her representative announced on Monday.

Due to the rare neurological condition, Roberta Flack “it is now impossible to sing and it is not easy even to speak”says a press release from a representative of the American singer.

A documentary about Flack’s life is to premiere next week at a New York film festival. It will be televised on American network PBS in January. A children’s book by Flack is also expected to be released in the same month.

ALS affects the motor neurons of the central and peripheral nervous system and gradually leads to paralysis and death.

Flack topped the charts in the 1970s and had 20 record deals. Awarded four times with Grammy and was honored for the entire offering in 2020.