Betty Davis, a funk music trailblazer who was married to jazz great Miles Davis, died Wednesday at 77.
The boundary-smashing artist died of natural causes at 4:40 a.m. at her home in for Homestead, Pennsylvania, according to longtime friend Connie Portis.
“It is with great sadness that I share the news of the passing of Betty Davis, a multitalented music influencer and pioneer rock star, singer, songwriter and fashion icon,” Portis said. “Most of all, Betty was a friend, aunt, niece, and beloved member of her community of Homestead, Pennslvania, and of the worldwide community of friends and fans.”
