#SHOWBIZ: Legendary BET host Angela Stribling dies at 58 after battle with brain cancer

Angela Marie Stribling, the esteemed former BET personality and long-time Washington radio voice, has passed away at the age of 58 after a two-year fight against brain cancer. Her husband, Ken Washington, announced her death on Instagram, sharing that she had passed peacefully at home on September 26. The couple, married for four years, were by her side during her final moments.

Washington expressed his heartbreak over the loss, stating that his beloved wife had fought courageously against the disease. The family plans to host a celebration of life in Washington, DC to honor her memory.

Stribling made a profound impact on the lives of many through her work as the host of BET's Screen Scene and as a trusted voice on WHUR-FM radio for decades. WHUR paid tribute to Stribling, commending her warm and soothing voice that had become a staple of Washington-area radio for decades. She holds the distinction of being the first woman to host WHUR's Original Quiet Storm program, which first aired at Howard University in 1976.

Born in Buffalo, New York, Stribling's career in media took off in Washington, DC. Prior to her successful broadcasting career, she studied at the Fashion Institute of Technology. Reflecting on her life and health struggles, Stribling shared her gratitude for the gift of life in a recent social media post marking her final birthday. She expressed appreciation for every moment, acknowledging the challenges she faced in her health journey while remaining thankful for the life she had lived.