Gospel Legend Andrae Crouch Dies at 72

The Recording Academy, which awarded seven Grammys to Crouch, said in a statement that he was “a remarkable musician and legendary figure” who was “fiercely devoted to evolving the sound of contemporary, urban gospel music.”

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Crouch and his twin sister, Sandra Crouch, were pastors at the New Christ Memorial Church in the Los Angeles suburb of San Fernando. His sister said:

Today my twin brother, womb-mate and best friend went home to be with the Lord. I tried to keep him here but God loved him best.

He was 72.

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