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