Latimore: key obituary facts
Is Latimore dead? Yes. Latimore died on August 22, 2026, at age 86.
Cause of death: Latimore's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Latimore known for?
He was an American singer.
More about Latimore
Born: 7 September 1939.
Place of birth: Charleston.
Gender: male.
Occupation: singer, pianist, musician.
Nationality: United States.
Career began: 1965.
Also known as: Benjamin William Lattimore, Benny Latimore, Benjamin Latimore.
Genres: Blues, R&B, soul.
Occupations: Musician, songwriter.
Instruments: Vocals, piano.
Years active: 1965–present.
Latimore, the American soul singer best known for “Let’s Straighten It Out,” died on August 22, 2026, aged 86.
Born Benjamin William Lattimore in Charleston, Tennessee, he worked as a singer, pianist and musician, and began recording in 1965. Performing professionally as Latimore, he became known for blues, R&B and soul recordings, with “Let’s Straighten It Out” becoming his biggest hit in 1974.
He was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 2017.