The gospel community is mourning the loss of another of its great voices. Richard Smallwood — the legendary gospel singer and songwriter whose music touched the world and was reimagined by icons like Destiny’s Child and Whitney Houston — has passed away at the age of 77.

WASHINGTON — Richard Smallwood, the Grammy-nominated gospel singer, songwriter and pianist whose music became a cornerstone of modern gospel. has died. He was 77. A representative for Smallwood confirmed to multiple outlets that he died Tuesday of complications from kidney failure at the Brooke Grove Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Maryland.

35 to 50 years old, 40 to 50 years old, Black/African American male. Pastor and founder of the Church. Non-judgmental man. Loves his church and family. Talent should be able to sing any of the following music genres: gospel, musical theatre, R&B.