Beau Williams: key obituary facts
Is Beau Williams dead? Yes. Beau Williams died on June 17, 2026, at age 76.
Cause of death: Beau Williams's cause of death was reported as Cancer.
What was Beau Williams known for?
He was known as American gospel singer.
More about Beau Williams
Born: 6 January 1950.
Place of birth: Houston.
Gender: male.
Occupation: singer.
Nationality: United States.
Career began: 1982.
Genres: Gospel, R&B.
Years active: 1982–present.
Beau Williams, an American gospel singer, died on June 17, 2026, at age 76.
Born in Houston on January 6, 1950, he began his career in 1982 and became known for work that bridged gospel and R&B. Through Light Records, he released Wonderful, an album that reached No.
2 on the Billboard Gospel charts. Williams grew up in Houston as the son of a Baptist preacher and choir director, first gaining notice as a teenager with a regional hit recorded under the name Bobo Mr Soul. He later appeared on Star Search in 1984, where he defeated the show’s 13-week champion, Sam Harris, and his recordings for Capitol Records included Beau Williams, Stay with Me, Bodacious! and No More Tears.