Rochelle Fleming death, Digi Mart USA News (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania): Rochelle Fleming, the lead singer and founder of the 1970s girl group First Choice, has died. She was 72 years old.
Fleming’s passing was confirmed by a post on her official Instagram page. “It is with a heavy heart to share the passing of Rochelle Fleming-Finney,” her manager wrote on behalf of Fleming’s family.
Her manager said she passed away on Nov. 5 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. “She brought light, laughter and love to the world,” the post continued.
Services to celebrate her life will be announced at a later date. No cause of death or other information was provided.
According to Celebrity Talent Agency, Fleming was part of First Choice, a three-piece disco girl group from Philadelphia in the 1970s. Led by vocalist Fleming, the group gained fame with hits including “Armed and Extremely Dangerous,” “The Player,” and “Love Thang.”
Initially known as the Debronettes, the group collaborated with producer Norman Harris and found success in both the U.S. and the UK.
Their track “Let No Man Put Asunder” became a classic in the Chicago house music scene after remixes by Shep Pettibone and Frankie Knuckles, according to the agency.
The group disbanded in 1984 but re-formed in 1987 and continued to see success through remixes and reissues of their disco hits.
