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Roberta Flack has motor neurone disease which has made it ‘impossible’ to sing

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Roberta Flack’s manager has revealed that star has ALS, also known as motor neurone disease, which has made it ‘impossible’ for her to sing any more. 

The singer, 85, who is best known for tracks including Killing Me Softly With His Song and The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face, has been diagnosed with the condition which affects the brain and nerves, causing weakness which worsens over time. 

The news was confirmed by Flack’s manager Suzanne Koga, who said the condition ‘has made it impossible to sing and not easy to speak.’

Koga added that Flack will remain ‘active in her musical and creative pursuits’, including working with her foundation for animal welfare and music education.

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