Who is Curtis Mayfield wife Altheida Mayfield?

Curtis Lee Mayfield was born on June 3, 1942 . He was an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer, and one of the most influential musicians behind soul and politically conscious African-American music. Dubbed the “Gentle Genius,” he first achieved success and recognition with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame-inducted group The Impressions during the civil rights movement of the late 1950s and the 1960s, and later worked as a solo artist.

Mayfield was married twice. He had 10 children from different relationships. At the time of his death, he was married to Altheida Mayfield. Together they had six children.

Curtis passed away on December 26, 1999.

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Who is Curtis Mayfield’s wife Altheida Mayfield?

Not much is known about Altheida as most of her life was kept away from the public eye.

Since her husband’s death in 1999, Mayfield made efforts to preserve his legacy and make sure that later generations recognize his contributions to the world. The purpose of the Curtis Mayfield Foundation is to provide music education to under-resourced youth.

Their marriage was tested when an accident at a 1990 Brooklyn concert left Curtis Mayfield in a wheelchair paralyzed from the neck down. But he rallied and even recorded another album after the accident in a painstaking fashion. He recorded the entire “New World Order” album on his back, line by line.

She passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021.

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