Grammy Award Winning Gospel Singer Passed Away

Gospel singer Walter Hawkins, who won Grammy award died on Sunday at his home in California. He was 61 years old, he suffered from pancreatic cancer. He lost his battle with cancer and passed away on Sunday that is 11th of July. He spend forty plus years in singing and writing gospel songs

Walter was one of the most liked pastors in Gospel music today. He produced his first gospel songs “Oh Happy Day” along with his group. In early 1970′s he quit the group to establish Love Center Church in Oakland. He worked with many great artists to establish his career.

He was not only a good singer, but as a person he was liked by all, the whole music industry is stunned by the news of his death. Everyone is sending their prayers to Walter’s family which has two of his children. His funeral arrangements are pending, this is a great loss to music industry.