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Gospel star Albertina Walker, leader of the top ’50s and ’60s act the Caravans and a solo star in her own right, died of respiratory failure Oct. 8 in Chicago. She was 81. Born and raised in Chicago — ...

The lyrics of Albertina Walker’s classic Black gospel song serve as a blueprint for negotiating the patience love and marriage require, writes Rev. Calvin Taylor Skinner. “Please, be patient with me; ...

Albertina Walker's singing once stopped the filming of a movie because so many actors were moved to tears by the "Queen of Gospel." At home in Chicago, she babied her beloved French poodles, wore ...

Albertina Walker, a Grammy Award-winning singer who was crowned the queen of gospel during a career that spanned more than 60 albums and six decades, died Oct. 8 of respiratory failure at a hospital ...

October 14, 2010 (CHICAGO) Walker died October 8 from respiratory complications at 81 years old. A public viewing began at 9 a.m. and was expected to continue until 6 p.m. at West Point Missionary ...

With the notable exception of Mahalia Jackson, most women in gospel music have been overshadowed by male singers and groups. Emmy Award-winning journalist Cheryl Wills joins Beyond The Hype to share ...

Close friend and WVON radio host Pam Morris says Walker died Friday morning of respiratory failure in at RML Specialty Hospital in Chicago. Morris says Walker was "a living legend" who was responsible ...