United States: Jazz singer Cassandra Wilson dies at 70.
Cassandra Wilson, a major figure in contemporary jazz, has passed away at the age of 70 in her hometown of Jackson, Mississippi. The singer, who received numerous awards throughout a career distinguished by her unique voice, leaves behind a body of work that has profoundly impacted American jazz.

American jazz singer Cassandra Wilson, a two-time Grammy Award winner, has died at the age of 70. The artist passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, in Jackson, Mississippi, her hometown. In a statement, her agent and manager, Robert Torre, announced her passing, stating that she ” passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, loved ones, and her manager.”
No details have been released regarding the cause of her death. Robert Torre has also requested that the privacy of the singer’s family and loved ones be respected.

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