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American rhythm-and-blues singer (1949–1995)

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Type
Person
Gender
Female
Origin
United States
Active from
1949-07-06
Active to
1995-06-30
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Phyllis Linda Hyman (July 6, 1949 – June 30, 1995) was an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Her music career spanned the late 1970s through the early 1990s, and she was known for her contralto vocal range. Some of her notable songs include "You Know How to Love Me" (1979), "Living All Alone" (1986), and "Don't Wanna Change the World" (1991). Hyman also recorded covers of popular songs such as "Betcha by Golly, Wow", "Here's That Rainy Day", and "What You Won't Do For Love". <a href="http

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Phyllis
Gender
female
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Philadelphia
Place of death
New York City
Occupation
songwriter
Languages spoken
English language
Native language
English language
Religion
Lutheranism
Instrument
voice
Record label
Buddah Records
Image
Phyllis Hyman Tokyo 1989.jpg
Voice type
contralto
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Phyllis Hyman
date of birth
1949-07-06
date of death
1995-06-30
manner of death
Suicide
medical condition
bipolar disorder
cause of death
drug overdose
start of work period
1971-00-00
end of work period
1995-00-00
name in native language
Phyllis Hyman
birth name
Phyllis Linda Hyman
writing language
English language
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