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‘Patches’ Singer Dies at 90
May 14, 2026
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Michael Putland / Getty ImagesIconic soul singer Clarence Carter died on Thursday at age 90. The “Patches” singer was recently diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer and was simultaneously battling pneumonia and sepsis, according to his spokesperson. Rodney Hall, president of FAME Studios, was the first to confirm the news of his death in a statement to Rolling Stone after speaking to Carter’s ex-wife, fellow soul singer Candi Staton.
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