Bobby Womack

The late-soulful crooner Bobby Womack (pictured), who died in June at the age of 70 after battling a series of diseases such as pneumonia, Alzheimer’s, and prostate cancer, reportedly passed away practically penniless. The family he left behind are allegedly trying to find funds in order to satisfy a whopping $250,000 back child support debt, according […]

Bobby Womack, a colorful and highly influential R&B singer-songwriter who influenced artists from the Rolling Stones to Damon Albarn, has died. He was 70. Womack’s publicist Sonya Kolowrat said Friday that the singer had died, but she could provide no other details. Womack was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease two years ago and overcame addiction and […]

The ever-soulful crooner Bobby Womack (pictured) whose musical career spans some 50 years recently revealed he is battling the early signs of Alzheimer’s disease, reports CNN. SEE ALSO: Gabby Giffords Heads To Newtown With chart-busting hits, such as “Across 110th Street,” “Daylight,” and “That’s the Way I Feel About Cha,” Womack discussed his diagnosis on […]

Crooner Bobby Womack, whose cancer of the prostate and colon rocked the world of vintage soul music lovers everywhere, received a clean bill of health from his medical team last month.  Now his doctors have green-lighted his plans of touring the globe to promote his new album, reports the BBC. Want to Keep Up With NewsOne.com? LIKE Us On […]

R&B legend Bobby Womack (pictured), who was diagnosed with the early stages of colon cancer in March, was given a clean bill of health after undergoing surgery Wednesday to have the mass removed, reports the Houston Chronicle. SEE ALSO: Are Black Celebs Trapped In the Closet? Womack, whose singing career has spanned more than 50 years with a […]

NEW YORK (AP) — Soul singer Bobby Womack has been released from the hospital following a successful recovery from pneumonia. The cancer-stricken Womack also is scheduled to undergo surgery at a later date. In a statement through his New York publicist, the 68-year-old Womack thanked his fans for their prayers, love and well wishes, and […]