Singer and songwriter Bobby Caldwell, who released several albums spanning R&B, soul, jazz, and adult contemporary, and was known for her versatile music and soulful voice, died after battling illness for several years. According to his rep. He died in his sleep Tuesday night at home in New Jersey.
The What You Won’t Do for Love hitmaker hadn’t been able to walk for about 5 years, according to sources cited by TMZ. Bobby coped with painful bouts of neuropathy and a ruptured tendon in his ankle.
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“Bobby passed away here at home. I held him tight in my arms as he left us. I am forever heartbroken. Thanks to all of you for your many prayers over the years. He had been ‘FLOXED,’ it took his health over the last 6 years and 2 months. Rest with God, my Love,” his wife, Mary Caldwell tweeted after his death.
Bobby passed away here at home. I held him tight in my arms as he left us. I am forever heartbroken. Thanks to all of you for your many prayers over the years. He had been "FLOXED," it took his health over the last 6 years and 2 months. Rest with God, my Love. -Mary Caldwell
— Bobby Caldwell (@bobbycaldwell) March 15, 2023
Who was Bobby Caldwell?
Bobby Caldwell was born in Manhattan and grew up in Miami, Florida. His mother was a real estate agent and one of her clients was reggae singer Bob Marley; Caldwell and Marley became friends.
Bobby released the hit single and his signature song What You Won’t Do for Love from his double platinum debut album Bobby Caldwell in 1978. It reached the top 10 on Billboard and made his self-titled debut album go double platinum.
