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Gospel singer Richard Smallwood dies at 77, leaving legacy that inspired many in music

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Richard Smallwood, a Howard University grad, wrote “Total Praise.” His songs were performed by Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder and Destiny's Child

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Fox26 Houston
Richard Smallwood, gospel music icon, dies at 77 (opens Fox26 Houston)
Published Dec 29, 2025
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Grammy-nominated gospel singer, songwriter and composer Richard Smallwood has died at age 77.
Deadline
Richard Smallwood Dead At 77: Chart-Topping Gospel Singer, 8-Time Grammy Nominee (opens Deadline)
Published Dec 29, 2025
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Gospel singer Richard Smallwood died December 20 at 77. He had a dozen Top 10 albums and four No. 1s on the Billboard gospel chart and eight Grammy nominations.
Variety
Richard Smallwood, Grammy-Nominated Gospel Singer and Pianist, Dies at 77 (opens Variety)
Published Dec 29, 2025
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Richard Smallwood, the Grammy-nominated gospel singer whose songs were covered by Whitney Houston and Destiny's Child, has died. He was 77.
Thv11
Richard Smallwood, Grammy-winning gospel giant covered by Whitney Houston and Destiny's Child, dies at 77 (opens Thv11)
Published Dec 29, 2025
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Smallwood died in Maryland from complications related to kidney failure, a representative confirmed.
New York Post
Richard Smallwood, Grammy-nominated gospel singer, dead at 77 (opens New York Post)
Published Dec 30, 2025
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Richard Smallwood, a gospel singer and recording artist nominated eight times for Grammy Awards, has died. He was 77.
Breitbart News
Gospel singer Richard Smallwood dies at 77, leaving a legacy that inspired many in music (opens Breitbart News)
Published Dec 30, 2025
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Eight-time Grammy-nominated gospel singer Richard Smallwood has died at 77 Gospel singer Richard Smallwood dies at 77, leaving a legacy that inspired many
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Gospel singer Richard Smallwood dies at 77, leaving legacy that inspired many in music (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Published Dec 30, 2025
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description
Richard Smallwood, a Howard University grad, wrote “Total Praise.” His songs were performed by Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder and Destiny's Child
Black Enterprise
Acclaimed Gospel Recording Artist Richard Smallwood Dies (opens Black Enterprise)
Published Dec 30, 2025
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Smallwood died at a Maryland nursing home on Dec. 30. He had been diagnosed with “mild dementia and a variety of other health issues."
WMUR
Richard Smallwood, gospel singer, dies at 77 (opens WMUR)
Published Dec 30, 2025
WMUR's feed description
The eight-time Grammy-nominated gospel singer had faced health challenges for years, but his dedication to music kept him going.
The Columbian
Richard Smallwood, Grammy-nominated gospel superstar, dies at 77 (opens The Columbian)
Published Dec 30, 2025
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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.
UPI
Gospel singer-songwriter Richard Smallwood dead at 77 (opens UPI)
Published Dec 30, 2025
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Gospel singer-songwriter Richard Smallwood has died at the age of 77. His songs were covered by Whitney Houston, Boyz II Men and Destiny's Child.

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