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The R&B and soul singers death was initially reported by veteran New Orleans broadcaster LBJ , who posted an unattributed press release dated this past Wednesday,

Jean Knight, best known for her hit song Mr Big Stuff, has died aged 80 announces her family.

‘Mr Big Stuff’ has featured prominently in countless films and TV shows, such as Spike Lee’s 'Crooklyn,' 'The Simpsons,' and 'The Deuce.'

Legendary singer Jean Knight has passed away in her hometown of New Orleans at 80 years old. Reports say that she died of natural causes.

Jean Knight, singer of the hit 1971 single "Mr. Big Stuff." died of natural causes November 22 at the age of 80.

New Orleans singer reached No 2 in the US with 1971 hit, and was nominated for a Grammy

Jean Knight, the iconic R&B singer known for her 1971 smash hit “Mr. Big Stuff,” has died. She was 80.

She also notched a hit cover version of the zydeco song My Toot Toot and was an icon in the New Orleans area.

New Orleans singer was nominated for a Grammy for her 1971 hit

Jean Knight, the soul singer best known for 'Mr. Big Stuff' and 'Do Me,' has died at 80. She was 'a New Orleans girl through and through,' a good friend said.