Earl-Jean McCrea: key obituary facts
Is Earl-Jean McCrea dead? Yes. Earl-Jean McCrea died on May 7, 2026, at age 83.
Cause of death: Earl-Jean McCrea's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Earl-Jean McCrea known for?
She was an American former pop and R&B singer.
More about Earl-Jean McCrea
Born: 1 January 1942.
Gender: female.
Occupation: singer.
Nationality: United States.
Also known as: Earl-Jean Reavis, Earl-Jean.
Genres: R&B.
Occupations: Former singer, organist.
Earl-Jean McCrea, the American singer known for her work with The Cookies, died on May 7, 2026.
Also known as Earl-Jean Reavis, she was a former pop and R&B singer and organist. Born in Brooklyn in 1942, she grew up in North Carolina before returning to Brooklyn as a teenager.
In 1961, she joined a new version of the Cookies, which later recorded hits including “Don’t Say Nothin’ Bad (About My Baby)” and “Chains.” She also had a solo hit with the original version of “I’m into Something Good.”