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Following the news of her passing, tributes to Flack poured in from fans and colleagues alike. Questlove, the drummer for The Roots and musical director for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, paid homage to Flack on Instagram. He shared a heartfelt throwback photo, expressing gratitude for the singer's impact on music with his caption, "Thank you, Roberta Flack. Rest in Melody."
Darlene Love, an R&B singer who frequently performed Flack’s songs at her shows, also expressed her sorrow on Facebook. She wrote, "I'm so heartbroken to hear of the passing of Roberta Flack. There will never be another voice like hers, so full of soul, beauty, and emotion. 'Killing Me Softly' and so many of her songs will live on forever. Rest in power, Roberta; your music will always be with us."