Angela Stribling, BET host and D.C. radio icon, dies at 58 after cancer battle 

Angela Stribling, a pioneering BET host and longtime WHUR radio personality, died at 58 after a two‑year battle with brain cancer, her husband confirmed.

She passed away peacefully at home on Sept. 26, with her husband Ken Washington and her sister Darlene by her side, according to a statement from Washington posted on Stribling’s Instagram account.

Angela Stribling Was A Defining Voice at BET

Stribling helped define BET’s early identity. She spent four years hosting “Screen Scene,” the network’s entertainment news program. She later anchored several BET Jazz shows, including “Jazz Central,” “BET Jazz Discovery,” and “BET Jazz Scene.” Her work elevated jazz coverage and introduced national audiences to emerging artists.

She also appeared in the 1992 Eddie Murphy film The Distinguished Gentleman, further expanding her media footprint.

A Groundbreaking Force in D.C. Radio

Stribling became the first woman to host WHUR’s Original Quiet Storm, a groundbreaking format originally launched in 1976 at Howard University. Her smooth delivery and calm presence made her a signature voice in Washington’s radio culture. She later hosted “Pillow Talk,” a late‑night program centered on relationships and music.

A Celebrated Jazz Vocalist

Beyond radio and television, Stribling was also a classically trained jazz singer. She performed internationally and shared stages with Stevie Wonder and Chaka Khan, earning praise for her clarity and emotional depth.

Washington said she leaves behind “a legacy of love, joy, kindness, inspiration, and a voice and spirit that will never be forgotten.”

Her family will announce details for a Washington, D.C. memorial.