{"id":538183,"date":"2023-11-28T09:32:44","date_gmt":"2023-11-27T22:32:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/musicfeeds.com.au\/?p=538183"},"modified":"2023-11-28T09:33:49","modified_gmt":"2023-11-27T22:33:49","slug":"jean-knight-known-for-mr-big-stuff-dies-at-80","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/musicfeeds.com.au\/news\/jean-knight-known-for-mr-big-stuff-dies-at-80\/","title":{"rendered":"Jean Knight, Known For \u2018Mr. Big Stuff&#8217;, Dies at 80"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Legendary soul singer<a href=\"https:\/\/musicfeeds.com.au\/feeds\/jean-knight\/\"> Jean Knight<\/a>, known for her iconic 1971 hit &#8216;Mr. Big Stuff&#8217;, died on Wednesday, 22nd November at the age of 80. The news was confirmed by her publicist, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/entertainment-arts\/music\/story\/2023-11-27\/jean-knight-dead-obituary-mr-big-stuff-singer\">Mona Giamanco<\/a>, who cited <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/2023\/11\/26\/mr-big-stuff-singer-jean-knight-dead-dies\/\">natural causes<\/a> as the cause of death. Knight&#8217;s family released a statement that reflected on her extraordinary career and the profound impact she had on fans worldwide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Jean Knight\u2019s 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,&#8221; they said. \u201cAs we bid farewell to this iconic soulstress, New Orleans and her global fan base join together in gratitude for the indelible mark she left on the world.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-jean-knight-mr-big-stuff\">Jean Knight &#8211; &#8216;Mr. Big Stuff&#8217;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:1.3333333333333;\" title=\"JEAN KNIGHT - MR.  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The popularity of the single is still evident through its inclusion in numerous films and TV series, including Spike Lee\u2019s <em>Crooklyn<\/em>, <em>The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel<\/em>, <em>The Simpsons<\/em>, and <em>The Deuce<\/em>. In recognition of her significant contributions to music, Knight was inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame in 2007.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-further-reading\">Further Reading<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/musicfeeds.com.au\/news\/mars-williams-saxophonist-in-the-psychedelic-furs-has-died\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mars Williams, Saxophonist in The Psychedelic Furs, Has Died<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/musicfeeds.com.au\/news\/x-japan-bass-player-heath-has-died-at-55\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">X Japan Bass Player Heath Has Died at 55<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/musicfeeds.com.au\/news\/enrique-iglesias-is-retiring-from-music\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enrique Iglesias is Retiring from Music<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Legendary soul singer Jean Knight, known for her iconic 1971 hit &#8216;Mr. Big Stuff&#8217;, died on Wednesday, 22nd November at the age of 80. The news was confirmed by her publicist, Mona Giamanco, who cited natural causes as the cause of death. Knight&#8217;s family released a statement that reflected on her extraordinary career and the 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