R.I.P. Betty Wright, R&B icon

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As reported by TMZ, iconic R&B singer Betty Wright—known for “Clean Up Woman” and for a number of other hits that were sampled by future artists—has died. A cause of death was not given, but TMZ says that her niece confirmed the news. A few days ago, Chaka Khan tweeted a message of support for Wright, asking her followers to pray for her. Wright was 66.