Angie Stone’s Daughter Heartbroken as She Confirms Singer’s Death at 63: Her Mother’s Final Words Leave Fans in Tears

The music world is mourning the heartbreaking loss of R&B legend Angie Stone, who tragically passed away at the age of 63 following a devastating van accident in Alabama.

According to reports, the accident occurred in the early hours of March 1, while Stone and her crew were traveling from a performance in Montgomery, Alabama, to Baltimore for the CIAA basketball tournament. The van, carrying a total of nine people—including backup singers and crew members—overturned on Highway 65 in Montgomery County. Stone was the only fatality.

Her publicist, Deborah R. Champagne, shared that she had spoken to the singer just the night before, making her sudden passing even more shocking.

Daughter’s Heartbreaking Confirmation

Stone’s daughter, Diamond Stone, confirmed the tragic news in a simple yet devastating Facebook post: “My mother is gone 😢”.

She later recalled hearing the accident and rushing to the scene as fast as she could. In her final moments, Stone reportedly managed to say just one heartbreaking sentence: “Mom didn’t…” before passing away.

Angie Stone leaves behind two children:

Diamond Stone, 41, from her relationship with ex-husband Rodney Stone
Michael Archer, 27, whom she shared with R&B singer D’Angelo

A Trailblazer in R&B and Hip-Hop

Born in 1961 in South Carolina, USA, Angie Stone was a pioneer in both R&B and hip-hop. She first gained recognition as a member of the all-female hip-hop group The Sequence, which was active from 1979 to 1985. Their hit song “Funk You Up” would later serve as inspiration for Bruno Mars’ global smash hit “Uptown Funk.”

In the late 1990s, Stone launched her solo career, quickly making a name for herself in the R&B world. Her debut album, Black Diamond, was certified gold in the U.S., and she went on to release numerous critically acclaimed records. One of her most famous songs, “Wish I Didn’t Miss You,” remains an R&B classic.

Grammy-Nominated Star and Actress

Over the years, Angie Stone earned three Grammy nominations, including:

2003: Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group for “More Than a Woman”
2004: Best Female R&B Performance for “U-Haul”
2008: Best R&B Performance for “Baby”

Beyond music, Stone also made a name for herself in Hollywood, appearing in over 20 film and television productions and starring in major musicals, including a role in Chicago.

An Irreplaceable Loss

The sudden passing of Angie Stone has left the music industry, fans, and fellow artists in deep mourning. Her legacy as a trailblazer, vocalist, and storyteller will continue to inspire generations to come.

Rest in peace, Angie Stone. Your voice will never be forgotten.