- News & Reviews FeedNewest Update on Angela Bofill's Health
As most SoulTrackers know, longtime soul music great Angela Bofill suffered a stroke in early 2006. Later that year she received the SoulTracks Lifetime Achievement Award and appeared to be on her way to recovery. Unfortunately, on July 10, 2007, Angie suffered another massive stroke and was in critical condition for quite awhile. Her fans continued their prayers for her and benefit concerts were held to help Angela (who was ininsured) pay for treatments and physical therapy.
In early February, 2008, I contacted Rich Engel, Angela's longtime manager, to find out how her recovery was going. Rich, who has steadfastly continued to help Angie during this time, sent the following note to SoulTrackers:
Angela remains in a nursing facility in Vallejo, California. Her speech has come back somewhat, although she still struggles. Angela can not walk as of yet, and is getting therapy through state assistance. She has good motor skills on her right side, but little to no feeling on her left side. Her face was not affected. Her mother Carmen, sister Sandra, and daughter Shawna, take her out to dinner every weekend. However, she still requires twenty-four hour care. Angela's spirits are remarkably good, and she really misses her fans. We are still selling her live CD's and stuff on her web site. We are putting out a call for anyone who may have old footage of Angie, for a possible documentary DVD. Angela has not forgotten the generous support and love she has received from her family of friends.
With my best regards to all.
Rich.
SECOND UPDATE: FEBRUARY 20, 2008
Good news. Angela is now able to walk about fifty feet, with the use of a leg brace, and a one handed walker. Her speech has improved, and her spirits are much better. She still is in the nursing home. Thanks to her fans she is getting the extra therapy she needs. A special thanks to Soul Tracks for keeping her name out there.
With kindest regards,
Rich Engel.
NEWEST UPDATE, JUNE 10, 2008
We just learned that Angie is continuing to improve, both in her speech and in her mobility. She is not quite ready to go home but is looking forward to when she will be able to. She is hearing from many of her friends. More as we hear it.
We ask SoulTrackers for your continued prayers for Angela's recovery. Also, please check out her website, where the proceeds of sales of her merchandise are being used to help support Angie's recovery.
Click Here to read more about Angela Bofill.
Photo taken at 2007 benefit concert in New Jersey
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Posted June 10th, 2008 by administratorComments
Prayers for Angela's Recovery
Gatorlady - July 26th, 2007
I'm so sorry to hear about Ms. Bofill's health issues. I was just listening to music on Tuesday only to find out today that she is not doing well. I pray that she recovers soon. I was perhaps 24 when I went to see her and Luther at the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans. What a wonderful experience that was. I am now 51 and I still love Ms. Bofill's very souful music. Hang in Angela baby!!!! Prayers are definately going up for you!
Good health to you
hishamharun - July 28th, 2007
I may be Muslim, but I pray for your health Ms Bofill. I hope you recover soon. And thank you for your lovely music. "You ought to know by now" how much you have touched so many people, and how they would all have only good wishes for you. : )
Be strong.
To all those who have been touched by Ms Bofill's songs. It's time to do your part and return the favour. Pray for her well being. It doesn't even take a minute to hope for her recovery.
God Bless.
Angela Bofill...Sophisticated Soul
ontheverge - February 3rd, 2008
Thank you Chris and Soultracks for keeping the Soultracks music community updated about Angie's health. I'll continue to keep Angie and her family in prayer. Angela Bofill is an icon and she changed everything I thought I knew about music. In the late 70's and early 80's she fused together jazz and soul with a hint of latin flavors to create a sophisticated blend of genre-bending music. I still remember to this day the first time I heard "I Try" on WBLS in New York back in 1979. I would sit by the radio and wait for my favorite song to come around in rotation...and it would. It happened to be a Frankie Crocker favorite as well. I thought I had died and gone to heaven. "I Try" was rich, it was sophisticated, it was jazzy, it was soulful and it had layers, textures and chord changes in the song that no one else dared to deliver at that time. I knew then even as a high school freshman what quality music was supposed to sound like and it was Angela Bofill. Angela made me think and listen outside of the box. Angela Bofill set the precedent for me and encouraged my thirst for music and love of music to this day.
My prayers are with Angie and her family
We Love you Angie!
isleytoatlantis - March 1st, 2008
Angie, your situation touches me personally for several reasons. First, I am a big and longtime fan who has most of your music. Second, I was lucky enough to see you in concert back in the early 80's in San Diego. You were awesome!...And third, My sister and mother both died of a stroke so I certainly have some since of what you, your family and friends have gone through. But it is so good to know that you making such good strides in your recovery. My thoughts and prayers are certainly with you. You're an inspiration to us all.
Fans care deeply for the
bookmark2008 - July 14th, 2008
Fans care deeply for the artists they love. Thanks to SoulTracks for keeping all of Angela's fans updated with her recovery. We wish Angela and her family all the best!!
I'm looking for Angela's album "Intuition"...Does anyone know if there are any plans for it to be released on cd anytime soon?
