Jazz Icon Cassandra Wilson Passes Away at 70
Legendary jazz vocalist Cassandra Wilson died peacefully at the age of 70 on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at her home in Jackson, Mississippi. Her manager, Robert Torre, confirmed the news in a statement to WBGO, expressing quiet sorrow.
The Hinds County Coroner's Office later confirmed that Wilson died from natural causes. Wilson's career is celebrated as one of the most distinguished in American jazz history, having been named "America's best singer" by Time magazine in 2001.
She won the Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album twice, first in 1997 for *New Moon Daughter* and again in 2009 for *Loverly*. Torre requested the public to respect the family's grief during this difficult time.
Wilson leaves behind a legacy marked by her transformative voice and a career that spanned decades, earning her enduring respect from fans and fellow musicians alike.
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