Funk and soul singer Jean Knight has died aged 80. In a statement, her publicist confirmed that she passed away of natural causes last Wednesday, 22 November. Knight’s biggest hit was 1971’s “My Big ...

Jean Knight, the voice behind “Mr. Big Stuff,” one of the most recognizable songs of the 1970s funk era, has died of natural causes. She was 80. Knight’s longtime publicist confirmed her death with ...

The New Orleans native was best known for her 1971 hit single, "Mr. Big Stuff." The song reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was nominated for a Grammy in 1972. Good morning, I'm Michel Martin.

Her anthem of female strength topped the Billboard R&B chart and reached No. 2 on the pop chart in 1971. Its appeal has endured. By Richard Sandomir Jean Knight, a soul singer whose memorable single ...

Rhythm and blues star Jean Knight, the Grammy-nominated star behind ’70s funk hits “Mr. Big Stuff” and “Think It Over,” died of natural causes on Wednesday, Nov. 22 her friend Bernie Cyrus confirmed.

BATON ROUGE, La. — Jean Knight, a New Orleans-born soul singer known for her 1971 hit “Mr. Big Stuff,” has died, a family representative said. She was 80. Family, friends, fans and veterans of the ...

Jean Knight, a soul singer whose hits included the feisty “Mr. Big Stuff” and the funky “Do Me,” has died. She was 80. Knight died on Nov. 22 of natural causes in Tampa, Fla., family publicist Mona ...

Nov. 27 (UPI) --"Mr. Big Stuff" singer Jean Knight has died. The recording artist died Wednesday, Nov. 22, her family confirmed to USA Today on Sunday. Knight was 80. "New Orleans and the music world ...