Phyllis Hyman

Quick Facts

Full Name	Phyllis Hyman
Occupation	R&B Singer
Date Of Birth	Jul 6, 1949(1949-07-06)
Age	75
Date Of Death	June 30, 1995, Mount Sinai Morningside, New York, NY
Birthplace	Pittsburgh
Country	United States
Birth City	Pennsylvania
Horoscope	Cancer

Phyllis Hyman Biography

Phyllis Hyman is one of the most popular and richest R &B Singer who was born on July 6, 1949 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. R&B singer who sang “Can’t We Fall in Love Again” and “Don’t Wanna Change the World” and who acted in films like 1988’s School Daze.

Her first album, Somewhere In My Lifetime, featured a title-track produced by Barry Manilow.

Her cousin was actor Earle Hyman.

Phyllis Hyman Net Worth

Phyllis Hyman is one of the richest R &B Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Phyllis Hyman 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She toured with the group New Direction in 1971 after graduating from music school. She had early collaborations with artists like Pharoah Sanders.

She committed suicide via an overdose of pentobarbital and secobarbital in 1995.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Phyllis Hyman height 6 ft 0 in Phyllis weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Phyllis Hyman Dating?

According to our records, Phyllis Hyman is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Phyllis Hyman’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Phyllis Ranked on the list of most popular R &B Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Phyllis Hyman celebrates birthday on July 6 of every year.

Top Facts about Phyllis Hyman

1. Key Facts about Phyllis Linda Hyman:
2. 3. 4. Born July 6, 1949 (died June 30, 1995) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
3. 6. Her paternal great-grandparents were Ishmael and Cassandra (Cross) Hyman
4. 8. Performed on Broadway in the 1981 musical Sophisticated Ladies, receiving a Theatre World Award and a Tony Award nomination
5. 10. Recorded her first solo album, Phyllis Hyman (1977) for Buddah label
6. 12. Her follow-up album, You Know How to Love Me (1979), peaked at #21 on Billboard Hot 100
7. 14. Recording career went on pause due to problems with her label, Arista
8. 16. Released the album Living All Alone (1986) and Prime of My Life (1991) on Philadelphia International label
9. 18. Hit single Don’t Wanna Change the World (1991) made it to #37 on Billboard Hot 100
10. 20. Recorded James Bond theme song “Never Say Never Again”, but was not used in the film due to contractual issues
11. 22. Posthumous album releases include I Refuse to Be Lonely (1995), One on One (1998), Forever with You (1998), and In Between the Heartaches (2003)
12. 24. Authorized Biography, Strength of a Woman: The Phyllis Hyman Story, was released in 2007
13. 26. Had one marriage (1977-1982) and no children
14. 28. Cousin of actor Earle Hyman, best known for his role on The Cosby Show as Cliff’s father, Russell Huxtable
15. 30. Suffered from bipolar disorder and depression and self-medicated with alcohol and drugs
16. 32. Died by suicide by overdosing on a mixture of Tuinal and vodka in her New York City apartment

What really happened to Phyllis Hyman?

On June 30,1995, Hyman committed suicide by overdosing on pentobarbital and secobarbital in the bedroom of her New York City apartment. She was found unconscious in her bedroom hours before she was scheduled to perform at the Apollo Theater. She died two hours later at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital.

Is Phyllis Hyman Dead?

June 30, 1995

How old would Phyllis Hyman be?

45 years (1949–1995)

What happened to Angela Bofill?

Bofill suffered a stroke on January 10, 2006, and was paralyzed on her left side.

How old is Angela Bofill?

68 years (May 2, 1954)