Tragic Loss: Grammy-Nominated R&B Singer Angie Stone Dies in Car Crash 💔🚗 In a heartbreaking turn of events, Grammy-nominated R&B singer Angie Stone, known for her hit song "Wish I Didn’t Miss You," tragically passed away early Saturday in a car crash.
At the age of 63, Stone was traveling back to Atlanta from Alabama when the vehicle she was riding in flipped over and was subsequently hit by a big rig. The accident claimed her life, leaving her fans and loved ones devastated.
Stone's manager, Walter Millsap III, confirmed the news, sharing the grief and disbelief felt by her children, Diamond and Michael Archer. The crash occurred on Interstate 65, about 5 miles south of Montgomery city limits.
While the driver and seven other passengers were taken to the hospital, Stone was pronounced dead at the scene.
Angie Stone's remarkable career spanned decades, from her early days with the all-female hip-hop trio The Sequence to her successful solo career in the R&B and neo-soul genres. Her powerful vocals and soulful lyrics resonated with fans worldwide, earning her numerous accolades and chart-topping hits.
She was scheduled to perform at the halftime show of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association men’s Championship basketball game on Saturday, where a moment of silence was held in her honor.
Stone's legacy as a trailblazing artist and a beloved figure in the music industry will be remembered for years to come.