The music industry is mourning the loss of an icon, Betty Davis. The Walking Up The Road hitmaker passed away from natural causes at the age of 77. The musician leaves behind a trailblazing body of work.
Funk singer Betty Davis is reported to have passed away. The influential musician had been retired for the past 43 years as she lived the rest of her days in her home town of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania reports Rolling Stone.
The news of Betty's passing was confirmed by Danielle Maggio confirmed, who wrote:
"It is with great sadness that I share the news of the passing of Betty Davis, a multi-talented music influencer and pioneer rock star, singer, songwriter, and fashion icon."
Daily Mail reports that it was later disclosed by the communications director for Allegheny County, Amie Downs, that Davis died from natural causes. The publication further reports that Betty was famous for the distinct raspy voice that helped her make a name for herself in the music industry.
At the height of her fame, the musician born Betty Mabry met jazz icon Miles Davis, who was 19 years her senior. The two fell in love and were married. The marriage lasted just a year but Betty continued to use her ex-husband's last name.
Source: Legit.ng
