Angela Bofill, ‘I Try’ Singer, Dies at 70
variety.comSelena Kuznikov Angela Bofill, the R&B singer behind the hits “I Try,” “I’m on Your Side” and “This Time I’ll Be Sweeter,” has died.
She was 70. Bofill died Thursday at her daughter’s home in Vallejo, Calif., a rep for the performer told People. News of her death was also shared in a post on her official Facebook page, stating: “On behalf of my dear friend Angie, I am saddened to announce her passing on the morning of June 13th.” A subsequent post, which was signed by her manger Rich Engel, added, “Just to clear up the confusion.
On behalf of Shauna Bofill, husband Chris Portuguese, we are saddened but must report that the passing of Angela yesterday is indeed true.
We thank Melba Moore and Maysa for their early condolences. Thanks for your many posts.” A New York native and of Cuban-Puerto Rican descent, Bofill started her professional career as a singer when she was a teenager in the early 1970s.
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