Jean Knight, 'Mr Big Stuff' singer, dead at 80
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Jean Knight, the singer best known for her 1971 hit "Mr. Big Stuff," has died. Knight was 80.
"Jean Knight's legacy is not just a musical one; it is a testament to the enduring love between an artist, her hometown and the fans who adored her," Knight's family shared in a statement. Janelle Ash is an entertainment writer for Fox News Digital.
The Grammy-nominated singer, who was from New Orleans, was known as a musical powerhouse. Jean started her music career in her hometown shortly after high school before skyrocketing to fame with her 1971 song, "Mr. Big Stuff."
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