Minnie Riperton’s Death – Age, Place, Cause, and More!
Minnie Riperton died at age 31, too young. Check out the death cause, death date, and more facts about the circumstances surrounding soul singer Minnie Riperton's death.
Biography - A Short Wiki
American singer-songwriter best known for her five-octave vocal range. Her biggest hit was her 1975 single “Lovin’ You.”
From her childhood days she studied music and drama at Chicago’s Lincoln Center and by her teenage years, she was performing in a local girl group.
She was already in semi-retirement when a farsighted college intern brought her to Epic Records and convinced her to release an album.
How did Minnie Riperton die?
Minnie Riperton's death was caused by breast cancer.
Riperton died of breast cancer on July 12, 1979, at the age of 31.
| Cause of death | Breast Cancer |
|---|---|
| Age of death | 31 years |
| Profession | Soul Singer |
| Birthday | November 8, 1947 |
| Death date | July 12, 1979 |
| Place of death | Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Place of burial | N/A |
