The D.C. region is mourning the loss of longtime broadcaster, singer and television host Angela Stribling, who has died.
Stribling’s gifted voice warmed the hearts of many in the area and across the nation for decades.
Stribling was the first woman to host WHUR’s original “Quiet Storm.” She also was a pioneering personality at BET.
Stribling was an accomplished jazz vocalist who performed around the world, sharing the stage with legends including Stevie Wonder and Chaka Khan.
Her colleagues remembered her for her grace, infectious laugh and willingness to encourage others.
Ken Washington, Stribling’s husband, released a statement saying his beloved wife passed away peacefully at home Saturday after a courageous two-year battle with brain cancer. Washington and Stribling’s sister, Darlene, were by her side.
Stribling’s distinctive voice and warm personality quickly made her a favorite among listeners, WHUR said. She hosted the long-running late-night program “Pillow Talk,” which centered on human connection, relationships and music.
“Angela Stribling was a remarkable talent, but what made her truly special was the person she was,” WHUR General Manager Sean Plater said in a statement. “Her voice was beautiful, her presence was calming, and her spirit was genuine. She had a way of making people feel welcome and valued, and that gift extended far beyond the radio.”
“Angela Stribling’s voice may be silent, but the warmth she brought to radio, television, music and the lives of others will continue to be heard,” Plater said.
Stribling’s husband said a celebration of life will take place in D.C. at a later date.
Editor’s note (Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, 9:30 a.m.): An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated Stribling’s age as 58. She was in her 60s, according to a WHUR colleague.
