Roberta Flack Family: All About Ex Husband Steve Novosel, Children, Parents, Siblings & Net Worth

Roberta Flack Family: All About Ex Husband Steve Novosel, Children, Parents, Siblings & Net Worth – Roberta Cleopatra Flack also known as Rubina Flake was an American singer, songwriter whose musical career  spanned over five decades. She was best known for his world hit single “Killing me Softly”. Born on February 10, 1937, in North Carolina, USA, and died on February 24, 2025 at aged 88, Roberta Flack was survived with ex-husband Steve Novosel and without children/kids.

Summary of Roberta Flack’s Family

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Full Name	Roberta Cleopatra Flack
Age	88 Years
Profession	Singer/Songwriter
Date of Birth	10th February 1937
Birth Place	North Carolina, USA
Nationality	American
Death Date	24th February 2025
Education	Pennsylvania State University (Business Administration) Degree
Religion	Christian
Ethnicity	White
Height and Weight	5feet 3inches, 74kg
Net Worth & Salary	$20Million

Roberta Flack Biography, Career and Early Life

Born on February 10, 1937, in Black Mountain, North Carolina, USA, Roberta Flack North Carolina begun playing piano at the age of nine.

She was awarded a full music scholarship to Howard University at just 15 years old.

Roberta began playing the piano at the age of nine and was awarded a full music scholarship to Howard University at just 15 years old. She initially studied classical piano but later switched her major to voice.

Roberta Flack’s career took off in the late 1960s when she was discovered by jazz musician Les McCann.

She signed with Atlantic Records and released her debut album, “First Take,” in 19691. Her breakthrough came when Clint Eastwood used her song “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” in his 1971 film “Play Misty for Me,” which became a No. 1 hit and won her a Grammy Award for Record of the Year in 1973.

She followed this success with another Grammy-winning hit, “Killing Me Softly with His Song,” in 19741.

Throughout her career, Flack released numerous albums and collaborated with artists like Donny Hathaway on hits such as “Where Is the Love” and “The Closer I Get to You”. She continued to record and perform into the new millennium, with her last album, “Let It Be Roberta,” released in 20121.

Roberta Flack Cause of Death

Roberta Flack passed away on Monday February 24, 2025, at the age of 88. She left behind a legacy of timeless music and a lasting impact on the R&B and soul genres.

Roberta Flack Husband: Who Was Roberta Flack Married To?

Roberta Flack was single and unmarried when she died. She was last married to Steve Novosel. The ex-couple married in 1966 and divorced in 1972. Their six-year marriage produced no children.

Roberta Flack and Steve Novosel’s relationship was not in the spotlight because their reunion did not last despite being supportive of each other’s careers.

Roberta Flack Children: Did Roberta Flack Have Kids?

She did not have any children of her own but was the aunt of figure skater Rory Flack and the godmother of musician Bernard Wright.

Roberta Flack Parents

She grew up in a musical family; her father, Laron Flack, was a draftsman and her mother, Irene Council Flack, was a church organist.

Roberta Flack Net Worth: How Much Does Roberta Flack Worth?

Robert ma Flack’s net worth was estimated to be around $20 million in 2025 as the time of her death, according to celebrity net worth. She made her money through extensive career in the music industry as well as through royalties from her iconic songs.

Who Is Steve Novosel?

Steve Novosel is a jazz double bassist  and a former husband of late iconic singer Roberta Flack. He is of Croatian-American descent.

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