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Singer Rochelle Fleming, founder of First Choice, dies at 72
Singer Rochelle Fleming died at 72 in Philadelphia on November 5, according to a statement shared by her manager on behalf of her family.
Fleming was the founder and lead vocalist of First Choice, a group known for its R&B, Philadelphia soul and disco music.
She began singing with friends at Overbrook High School, where they formed a group called The Debonettes.
After a local radio DJ introduced them to producer Norman Harris, the group became First Choice and gained attention for songs including “Armed and Extremely Dangerous” and “Doctor Love.”
Her work helped shape R&B and disco, and First Choice also appeared on national television shows such as “Soul Train” and “American Bandstand.”
No cause of death has been made public, and the family said details of services will be announced later.
Rochelle Fleming, founder and lead vocalist of the R&B group First Choice, has died at 72.
Her manager, George Iz Correia, confirmed her death in a Facebook post.
Fleming died on November 5, 2026, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
No details about the cause of her death were made public.
She was known for work in disco, R&B, Philadelphia soul and house and dance-electronic music.
- Who
- Rochelle Fleming, founder and lead vocalist of First Choice.
- What
- She died at 72. The cause of death was not stated.
- When
- November 5, 2026.
- Where
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- Why
- Not stated.
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Fleming died in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, according to her manager's announcement.
The Times of India published its report on Fleming's death.
- Age
- 72
- Death date
- November 5, 2026
- Place of death
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Group
- First Choice
- Manager
- George Iz Correia
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It is with a heavy heart to share the passing of Rochelle Fleming-Finney. She was the founder of the R&B group 'First Choice.' She passed away on November 5, 2026, at the age of 72 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.