Clarence Carter: key obituary facts
Is Clarence Carter dead? Yes. Clarence Carter died on May 13, 2026, at age 90.
Cause of death: Clarence Carter's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Clarence Carter known for?
He was an American recording artist; singer, songwriter, musician.
More about Clarence Carter
Born: 14 January 1936.
Place of birth: Montgomery.
Place of death: Atlanta.
Gender: male.
Occupation: singer, singer-songwriter, record producer.
Nationality: United States.
Education: Alabama State University.
Spouse: Candi Staton.
Career began: 1962.
Career ended: 2026.
Also known as: Clarence George Carter.
Genres: R&B, soul.
Occupations: Singer, songwriter, musician, record producer.
Instruments: Vocals, guitar.
Years active: 1962–2026.
Clarence Carter, an American singer-songwriter, died on May 14, 2026.
He was 90. Born Clarence George Carter in Montgomery, Alabama, on January 14, 1936, he was blind from birth and attended the Alabama School for the Blind in Talladega before earning a Bachelor of Science degree in music from Alabama State University in Montgomery in August 1960.
His professional career began in the early 1960s, and his best-known songs included “Slip Away,” “Back Door Santa,” “Patches” and “Strokin’.”
Clarence Carter, 90, American singer-songwriter (“Slip Away”, “Patches”, “Strokin'”). (death announced on this date)