The matriarch of the DeBarge family, Etterlene DeBarge, has died at the age of 88.
According to reports, the veteran gospel singer had been battling dementia and illness before his death at Berkley Post-Acute in Woodland Hills on Friday morning.
He is known for his music and regularly performs with his children, including musician El Debarge.
Funeral arrangements have not yet been disclosed.
El Debarge’s Mother, Etterlene DeBarge, Passed Away in Her Sleep
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Etterlene DeBarge, who made a name for herself as the parent of the American R&B/Soul vocal group DeBarge, has died at the age of 88.
News of his death was posted online by his daughter, Etterlene “Bunny” DeBarge, who said the singer died in his sleep.
While the news did not reveal whether her death was caused by any underlying illness, sources claim that the mother of ten was battling dementia and illness.
She is survived by eight children, with two of the ten dying in 1995 and in 2021. Etterlene is also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and her husband, George Rodriguez, whom she married in 1980 after divorcing her first. husband, Robert.
Fans flooded his son El Debarge’s social media with tributes to his parents after his death.
One person wrote, “I am praying for your whole family. Mama DeBarge is a beautiful creature. He is now with his Father. I pray for strength for your family.”
Another said, “RIP Etterlene DeBarge, prayers & condolences to the DeBarge family.”
Etterlene Debarge’s Legacy Lives On
Etterlene’s musical journey spanned more than 70 years, from 1950 until her death in 2024. She is known for her contributions to the gospel music genre, having released albums such as “Back on Track” and “A City Called Heaven.”
His love for music is seen not only in his own career but also in his commitment to nurture the talents of his children. He passed his musical gifts on to his children, with four of them – Bunny, Randy, Mark, and El – eventually forming the famous DeBarge family group.
Through them, her legacy lives on despite the family’s struggles and hardships while still married to her first husband, Robert.
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