Minnie Riperton
| First Name | Minnie |
| Middle Name | Julia |
| Last Name | Riperton |
| Full Name at Birth | Minnie Julia Riperton |
| Age | 31 (age at death) |
| Date of Birth | November 8, 1947 |
| Birthplace | Chicago, IL |
| Date of Death | July 12, 1979 |
| Location of Death | Los Angeles, CA, She died peacefully in her husband`s arms while listening to a recording of a song Stevie Wonder had written for her |
| Cause of Death | Breast Cancer |
| Star Sign | Scorpio |
| Nationality | American |
| High School | Lincoln Center, IL |
| Occupation Category | Vocalist |
| Claim to Fame | 1975 single "Lovin` You." |
| Music Genre | R&B |
| Music Style | Soul, Pop-Soul, Chicago Soul, Smooth Soul, Pop/Rock, AM Pop, Uptown Soul |
| Music Mood | Earnest, Intimate, Sensual, Gentle, Stylish, Laid-Back/Mellow, Sweet, Passionate, Sexy, Amiable/Good-Natured, Earthy, Sentimental, Romantic, Innocent, Exuberant, Delicate |
| Instrument | Vocals |
Minnie Julia Riperton (November 8, 1947 – July 12, 1979) was an American singer-songwriter best known for her vocal range of five-and-a-half octaves and her 1975 single "Lovin' You". She was married to songwriter and music producer Richard Rudolph from 1972 until her death in the summer of 1979. They had two children - music engineer Marc Rudolph and actress/comedienne Maya Rudolph.
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Filmography
Selected Minnie Riperton film and TV show credits:
Acting Credits
1975
In Concert
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Soundtrack Credits
2010
Unsung
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2000
Jam
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1998
Free Tibet
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Willkommen Österreich
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