COGIC INTERNATIONAL MUSIC DEPARTMENT REMEMBERS GOSPEL LEGEND RICHARD SMALLWOOD With profound sorrow and deep reverence, we acknowledge the passing of Richard Smallwood, a towering legend of gospel music, who transitioned on December 30, 2025, at the age of 77, due to complications of kidney failure. Richard Smallwood’s incomparable gift, spiritual integrity, and unwavering commitment to excellence reshaped sacred music and elevated worship across generations and cultures. His compositions were n

Richard Smallwood, the eight-time Grammy-nominated gospel singer and composer, has died. He was 77.⁣ ⁣ He passed away today Tuesday, Dec. 30, at Brooke Grove Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Maryland.⁣ ⁣ “We are saddened to announce the passing of world-renowned artist, songwriter, and musician, Richard Smallwood. The family asks that you respect our privacy during this difficult time, while helping to celebrate the legacy he leaves behind and the gifts he unselfishly shared with the world,”