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

Richard Smallwood, who pioneered classical Black gospel, has passed away. His sophisticated sound and ministry impacted the ...

Richard Smallwood, a gospel music legend, left an indelible mark on Black worship and music. His legacy will continue to inspire generations.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Richard Smallwood, the eight-time Grammy-nominated gospel singer and composer, has died. He was 77. A representative for Smallwood ...

Richard Smallwood, a singer-songwriter and pianist who became a chart-topping stalwart of gospel music, writing songs that were performed by artists including Destiny’s Child and Whitney Houston, died ...

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, the Grammy-nominated gospel singer and songwriter whose music was covered by the likes of Whitney ...

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, the Grammy-nominated gospel singer whose songs have been covered by the likes of Stevie Wonder and Whitney Houston, died in Maryland on Tuesday. He was 77. The “I Love the Lord” ...