In Memoriam
Robbie Pardlo, grammy-nominated City High singer, dies at 46
Robbie Pardlo passed away surrounded by loved ones in his hometown of Willingboro, New Jersey.
Robbie Pardlo, lead vocalist of the early-2000s R&B trio City High, has died at the age of 46.
He passed away surrounded by loved ones in his hometown of Willingboro, New Jersey.
No cause of death has been released.
City High and Robbie Pardlo
Pardlo rose to acclaim with City High’s breakout hit “What Would You Do?”—a Wyclef Jean-produced anthem that addressed poverty and single parenthood. The track earned the group a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group in 2002 and climbed into the Billboard Hot 100’s top ten.
Following the group’s disbandment in 2003, Pardlo continued to work in music. He joined the R&B quartet First Take and collaborated with artists including Whitney Houston and Lil’ Kim. He also appeared in a 2010 episode of A&E’s Intervention, where he candidly addressed his struggles with addiction and the impact on his family.
A devoted Philadelphia Eagles fan, Pardlo celebrated the team’s championship run earlier this year with characteristic enthusiasm.
Legacy
Pardlo leaves to cherish his memory to his wife, two children, and a host of loved ones.
Memorial service details are expected to be announced in the coming days.
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