Wilson died peacefully at her home in Jackson, Mississippi, early Wednesday morning, September 2, her longtime manager, Robert Torre, confirmed.
Her cause of death was not disclosed.
“It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Cassandra Wilson, the Grammy Award-winning and legendary jazz artist,” Torre said in a statement.
According to the statement, Wilson was surrounded by family, close friends and her manager at the time of her death. Her loved ones have requested privacy as they mourn her passing.
Wilson was renowned for her deep and emotive contralto voice and her distinctive fusion of jazz with elements of blues and funk.
She won two Grammy Awards during her celebrated career. Her first came in 1997 for Best Jazz Vocal Performance for her album New Moon Daughter, while she won Best Jazz Vocal Album in 2009 for Loverly.
Throughout her career, Wilson collaborated with several acclaimed musicians, including Steve Coleman, Wynton Marsalis, The Roots, Luther Vandross, Angélique Kidjo and Terrence Blanchard.
Her death marks the loss of one of the most influential voices in contemporary jazz.
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