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WBGO mourns the loss of NEA Jazz Master and two-time Grammy Award-winning vocalist Cassandra Wilson

Two-time Grammy Award-winning jazz vocalist and NEA Jazz Master Cassandra Wilson has died at her home in Mississippi at the age of 70.

By · Published September 3, 2026 at 11:41 UTC · Updated September 3, 2026 at 11:41 UTC

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  3. Peak measured velocity The recorded velocity reached 19.
  4. Evidence threshold reached The story had enough independent coverage for an explanatory brief.

Source diversity sample: Jazzwise · WMUR · parade.com · Deadline · Rolling Stone · People.com · Los Angeles Times · yahoo.com.

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A two-time Grammy Award-winning jazz vocalist and NEA Jazz Master died at her home in Mississippi at the age of 70, according to widespread reports. Coverage across outlets including Jazzwise, WMUR, Parade, Deadline, Rolling Stone, People, the Los Angeles Times, Yahoo, and WBGO focuses on her legacy as a 1990s music icon who was previously named 'America's Best Singer.' The reports emphasize her status as a celebrated jazz musician and vocalist while noting the passing of the notable artist.

Specific details regarding the exact circumstances or medical cause of her death at home are absent from the provided coverage, leaving the immediate physical factors unstated. Future updates regarding memorial arrangements, tributes from fellow musicians, or official statements from representatives remain unaddressed in the current headlines, as ongoing coverage does not yet specify subsequent plans.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 5m ago.

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Who was Cassandra Wilson?

She was a two-time Grammy Award-winning jazz vocalist, NEA Jazz Master, and a 1990s music icon once named 'America's Best Singer.'

How old was she when she died?

She was 70 years old.

Where did she pass away?

She died at her home in Mississippi.

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