Richard Smallwood, Gospel Music Icon and Innovator, Dies at 77
Richard Smallwood, a monumental figure in gospel music, has passed away, leaving behind a significant Richard Smallwood legacy. He died on December 30, 2025, at the age of 77, due to complications from kidney failure. Richard Smallwood was a renowned composer, pianist, and arranger who profoundly reshaped contemporary gospel music. His remarkable career, spanning over…