Who was Marva Hicks Tributes pour in as Broadway star dies aged 47 × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout SK POP News Who was Marva Hicks Tributes pour in as Broadway star dies aged 47 By Anupal Sraban Neog Modified 19 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Marva Hicks recently died at the age of 47 (Image via Paul Zimmerman/Getty Images) Popular R&B singer and actress Marva Hicks recently passed away on September 16 at the age of 47. Her cause of death has not yet been revealed, and it remains unknown if she was suffering from any health-related issues. Her husband Akwasi Taha, along with her family, announced the news while speaking to Ebony magazine and said, “The love she had for her husband, family, friends and entertainment community knew no bounds. We have been deeply touched by the incredible outpouring of love. Thank you for your compassion and prayers.” Holly Robinson Peete @hollyrpeeteRemembering my friend singer, composer, actress and #Broadway star Marva Hicks Sending prayers to her sweet loving husband Akwasi Taha- (my college buddy) and to everyone who loved Marva…We will miss you so much.Rest In Heavenly Eternal Peace, Sis…45934Remembering my friend singer, composer, actress and #Broadway star Marva Hicks Sending prayers to her sweet loving husband Akwasi Taha- (my college buddy) and to everyone who loved Marva…We will miss you so much.Rest In Heavenly Eternal Peace, Sis… https://t.co/Cp7Ryn4Oih Hicks’ close friend and actress Holly Robinson-Peete also paid tribute to her on social media. Netizens pay tribute on Twitter Marva Hicks became a familiar name in all these years due to her frequent appearances on film, television, and stage. When people heard about her demise, Twitter was flooded with tributes. Leesa "Lorq Von Bae" Dean@chilltowntvRIP the incredibly talented Marva Hicks twitter.com/hollyrpeete/st…Holly Robinson Peete @hollyrpeeteRemembering my friend singer, composer, actress and #Broadway star Marva Hicks Sending prayers to her sweet loving husband Akwasi Taha- (my college buddy) and to everyone who loved Marva…We will miss you so much.Rest In Heavenly Eternal Peace, Sis…21Remembering my friend singer, composer, actress and #Broadway star Marva Hicks Sending prayers to her sweet loving husband Akwasi Taha- (my college buddy) and to everyone who loved Marva…We will miss you so much.Rest In Heavenly Eternal Peace, Sis… https://t.co/Cp7Ryn4OihRIP the incredibly talented Marva Hicks twitter.com/hollyrpeete/st… Kenneth Hanson@KenHanson2RIP Marva Hicks instagram.com/p/CiqNEy0uBhY3…RIP Marva Hicks instagram.com/p/CiqNEy0uBhY3… the4thpip@the4thpipNot just a great soul singer, also occasional actress as Vulcan T'Pel on #startrekvoyager and the DA on Marvel's #Daredevil . RIP Marva Hicks. twitter.com/lorrainemking/…Lorraine King@lorrainemkingRIP Marva Hicks.Such a talented lady who will be sadly missed 219RIP Marva Hicks.Such a talented lady who will be sadly missed https://t.co/AgC763ce6GNot just a great soul singer, also occasional actress as Vulcan T'Pel on #startrekvoyager and the DA on Marvel's #Daredevil . RIP Marva Hicks. twitter.com/lorrainemking/… MrOBwon35@bwon35Hearts Thoughts And Prayers…. RIP Marva Hicks…. twitter.com/hollyrpeete/st…Holly Robinson Peete @hollyrpeeteRemembering my friend singer, composer, actress and #Broadway star Marva Hicks Sending prayers to her sweet loving husband Akwasi Taha- (my college buddy) and to everyone who loved Marva…We will miss you so much.Rest In Heavenly Eternal Peace, Sis…45934Remembering my friend singer, composer, actress and #Broadway star Marva Hicks Sending prayers to her sweet loving husband Akwasi Taha- (my college buddy) and to everyone who loved Marva…We will miss you so much.Rest In Heavenly Eternal Peace, Sis… https://t.co/Cp7Ryn4OihHearts Thoughts And Prayers…. RIP Marva Hicks…. twitter.com/hollyrpeete/st… B@bjtcs@MarkHarrisNYC One of the most thrilling productions I have ever seen. RIP, Marva Hicks.@MarkHarrisNYC One of the most thrilling productions I have ever seen. RIP, Marva Hicks. Major [email protected]@n@MosaintiaurentSRip marva hicks.Rip marva hicks. Cassie J. Fox@CassieJFox#RIP Marva Hicks #Songstress twitter.com/soultrackscom/…soultracks@soultrackscomWe are so sad to report the passing of uber-talented singer and actress #MarvaHicks. She was incredible zcu.io/2rJF11We are so sad to report the passing of uber-talented singer and actress #MarvaHicks. She was incredible zcu.io/2rJF https://t.co/CYi5VelNRa#RIP Marva Hicks #Songstress twitter.com/soultrackscom/… Marva Hicks survivors include her husband Akwasi Taha. In brief about Marva Hicks Although her date of birth remains unknown, Marva Hicks was born in Petersburg. She gained recognition for her work on TV, which included her performances on One Life to Live, Sister, Sister, and Star Trek: Voyager. She even portrayed Roberta Williams in the 1999 film Asunder and in the 2013 film Labor Day. Apart from her TV and movie work, she was best known for her Broadway and off-Broadway plays. Her notable performances included plays like Motown the Musical, Caroline, or Change, Lena Horne: The Lady and Her Music, and more. Marva Hicks was a well-known singer and actress (Image via Bruce Glikas/Getty Images) She won the Helen Hayes Award thrice and toured with popular artists like Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, James Ingram, and Sheryl Crow. She became famous after her song Never Been In Love Before reached the 7th position on the R&B chart in 1991. The song was from her self-titled CD, which was released the same year. Before her successful career in the entertainment industry, she went to New York and developed an interest in theater. She also enrolled in acting courses in Washington, D.C. She recorded a few demos and released Looking Over My Shoulder in 1981. Hicks then ended up singing in Lena Horne’s Broadway show for three years and met Stevie Wonder while touring London. She started touring with him during the mid-80s and was a background singer for his LP, Characters. She then joined Polydor Records Ltd. in the late 1980s and released her first self-titled LP in 1991. However, it was not a commercial success. She even portrayed Rafiki in the musical play The Lion King, based on the 1994 Walt Disney Animation Studios’ animated film of the same name. She even sang the gospel song There’s No Hiding Place Down Here in an episode of the space opera television series, Babylon 5. She was then featured on the album Mosquito by the indie rock band, Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Poll : 0 votes Edited by Aatiya Alim Qazi × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? 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