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Marva Whitney, R&B singer with James Brown, dies at 68

Marva Whitney, the R&B-funk singer who died Saturday at age 68, according to her official Facebook page, toured with the James Brown Revue from 1967 to 1970, and briefly held the spotlight on her own with three hits she charted in 1969. Rolling Stone reports the cause of death as complications from pneumonia.

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07:01 on December 25 2012

Marva Whitney Dies at 68

411 Mania — Dubbed the "Soul Sister #1"... more info

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12:11 on December 24 2012

Marva Whitney Dead At 68

ContactMusic — Veteran funk singer Marva Whitney has died at the age of 68.The star, who was nicknamed 'Soul Sister' by James Brown, passed away on Saturday... more info

Marva Whitney James Brown

19:39 on December 24 2012

Marva Whitney, R&B singer with James Brown, dies at 68

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Marva Whitney, the R&B-funk singer who died Saturday at age 68, according to her official Facebook page, toured with the James Brown Revue from 1967 to 1970, and briefl... more info

Marva Whitney James Brown