Jazz Legend Cassandra Wilson Dies at 70 in Mississippi

pagesix.com • 03 Sep 08:48

Cassandra Wilson, a two-time Grammy Award-winning jazz singer, died at age 70 at her home in Jackson, Mississippi, according to her manager and the Hinds County coroner.

NPR • 02 Sep 21:55

Grammy-winning singer Cassandra Wilson, a two-time Best Jazz Vocal Album winner and 2022 NEA Jazz Master, died in Jackson, Mississippi at age 70.

Variety • 02 Sep 21:04

Grammy-winning jazz singer Cassandra Wilson died at age 70 in Jackson, Mississippi; her family requested privacy.

AP News • 02 Sep 20:54

Two-time Grammy winner Cassandra Wilson died at age 70 in Jackson, Mississippi, surrounded by family and friends, prompting tributes from musicians and local officials.

Rolling Stone • 02 Sep 20:16

Two-time Grammy winner Cassandra Wilson passed away at home at age 70, leaving a legacy of innovative jazz recordings and collaborations.

wlbt.com • 02 Sep 17:26

Cassandra Wilson, a Grammy-winning jazz vocalist and native of Jackson, Mississippi, died on Tuesday at age 70, prompting a statement from the city mayor.

WBGO • 02 Sep 16:34

Cassandra Wilson, acclaimed jazz vocalist and 2022 NEA Jazz Master, died on September 2 in Jackson, Mississippi, prompting tributes from colleagues and the music community.