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Aug 12, 2020 · Minnie Riperton, her husband Richard Rudolph and children Maya and Marc in 1978. Picture: Getty. Minnie Riperton was married to songwriter and music producer Richard Rudolph from August 1970 until her death in July 1979. Together, they had two children; music engineer Marc Rudolph (born 1968) and Maya (born 1972).
The tragic death of 31-year-old Minnie Riperton in 1979 silenced one of soul music's most unique and unforgettable voices. Blessed with an angelic five-octave vocal range, she scored her greatest commercial success with the chart-topping pop ballad "Lovin' You." Riperton was born in Chicago on November 8, 1947.
Apr 26, 2022 · Unfortunately, on July 12, 1979, at precisely 10 a.m., Riperton died cuddled in her husband's loving and comforting arms as their friend Stevie Wonder begged her to get better in a tape-recorded song. Several celebrities attended her funeral, with Wonder serving as a pallbearer.
Jul 12, 2014 · Celebrated soul singer Minnie Riperton, shown here in March 1976, passed away in 1979 at the age of 31. AP. "There are just some songs you just don't touch because they're done so well, so like ...
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Minnie Riperton nasceu em Chicago, Illinois, Filha de Daniel e Thelma Riperton. A mais nova dos oito filhos de uma família musical, Minnie abraçou as artes desde muito jovem. Embora ela tenha começado com balé e dança moderna, seus pais reconheceram suas habilidades vocais e musicais e a encorajaram a prosseguir na música.
[Verse 1] Lovin' you is easy 'cause you're beautiful Makin' love with you is all I wanna do Lovin' you is more than just a dream come true And everything that I do is out of lovin' you [Chorus] La ...
