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Smallwood died at the age of 77 from complications of kidney failure on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.

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A Grammy-nominated gospel icon has died aged 77. Richard Smallwood, the man behind a song covered by Whitney Houston died on Tuesday from complications related to kidney failure, it's been reported.