How did Charles Bradley die?

The soul singer Charles Bradley died on Saturday morning, in Brooklyn. He was sixty-eight. Last year, Bradley was diagnosed with stomach cancer, but he continued to perform until just a few weeks ago, when it was finally suggested to him that he cancel the remaining dates of an international tour. Bradley shared the news with regret and optimism.

How many Bradley siblings are there?

Survivors include six siblings, Andrea Brown, Rowena Bradley, Willie Bradley, Nathaniel Bradley, Virginia Evans and Arago Welch. Mr. Bradley’s live shows were known to be sweaty, exhilarating and ultimately cathartic.

What happened to Bradley in adolescence in Brooklyn?

Stories of Bradley’s adolescence in Brooklyn are bleak: he ran away, he slept on subway cars, he begged, he scavenged for food. At the time, these desperate acts felt inevitable; he could either flee and try to make it work on the street, or he could face worse at home.