Smallwood died at the age of 77 from complications of kidney failure on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Gospel Singer Richard Smallwood sings at the Prayer Breakfast for the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's 44th Annual ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Linda Davidson/The Washington Post) Richard Smallwood, a singer-songwriter and pianist who became a chart-topping stalwart of ...

The Nigerian gospel music community is in mourning following the death of Bunmi Akinnaanu, popularly known as Omije Ojumi, whose soul-stirring songs and faith-filled journey left a lasting impact on ...

Smallwood was nominated eight times for Grammy Awards. By The Associated Press Richard Smallwood, a gospel singer and recording artist nominated eight times for Grammy Awards, has died. He was 77.

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The world of gospel music, both here in Richmond and beyond, is mourning the loss of GRAMMY award-winning artist Richard Smallwood. On Tuesday, Dec. 30, Smallwood passed away in ...

WASHINGTON — Richard Smallwood, a well-known and beloved gospel singer, pianist and songwriter, has died at the age of 77. He passed away Dec. 30 from problems related to kidney failure at a nursing ...

Gospel Singer Richard Smallwood Dies at 77, Leaving a Legacy That Inspired Many in Music Richard Smallwood, a gospel singer and recording artist nominated eight times for Grammy Awards, has died. He ...

Richard Smallwood, the eight-time Grammy-nominated gospel singer and composer, has died. He was 77. A representative for Smallwood confirmed the "Total Praise" musician died on Tuesday, Dec. 30, at ...

Richard Smallwood, a gospel singer and recording artist nominated eight times for Grammy Awards, has died. He was 77. Smallwood died Tuesday of complications of kidney failure at a rehabilitation and ...

He sold millions of albums with the Richard Smallwood Singers, and his songs, many influenced by classical music, were recorded by stars like Whitney Houston. By Clay Risen Richard Smallwood, a ...

Richard Smallwood, a renowned gospel singer whose music has been covered by stars like Destiny’s Child and Whitney Houston, has died. He was 77. “We are saddened to announce the passing of ...