It seems that Cecil Womack passed away earlier this week in Africa where he had been living with Linda (Womack & Womack) for the last few years.
site note :added 06 Feb 2013
The info below was originally posted on the Southern Soul Yahoo group by various soul fans
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Both Bobby & Curtis have confirmed his death & Curtis has stated that Cecil wants his ashes spread over a river near where they have been living.
(Photo courtesy of http://www.soulwalki...k & Womack.html)
All 3 Womack brothers were in the early line-up of the Valentinos and after Bobby went solo, the other brothers kept the group going (though I'm unsure which of them sang lead on "Sweeter Than The Day Before".
Cecil was married to Mary Wells & they had children together (who live in the US).
....... Another singer has left us...
RIP Cecil.
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